B1 adjective /ˈtrʌbəld/

troubled

besorgt

Meaning

experiencing or showing distress, anxiety, or worry

Example

He looked deeply troubled after hearing the bad news.

Er sah nach den schlechten Nachrichten zutiefst besorgt aus.

B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

Gewissen, Moral, inneres Gefühl

Meaning

an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior

Example

His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.

Sein Gewissen hinderte ihn daran, seinen Eltern über seine Noten zu lügen.

C1 noun /rɪˈfɜːrər/

referrer

vermittler

Meaning

a person who directs someone to another person or service

Example

The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client.

Der Vermittler verdiente einen Bonus, weil er einen neuen Kunden empfohlen hatte.

B2 adjective /ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

Idiotic

idiotisch

Meaning

extremely stupid; foolish; senseless

Example

His idiotic behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.

Sein idiotisches Verhalten hat alle bei der Besprechung in Verlegenheit gebracht.

C1 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

physiology

Physiologie

Meaning

the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system

Example

She is majoring in human physiology at the university.

Sie studiert Humanphysiologie an der Universität.

B2 noun /ˈoʊ.dər/

Odour

Geruch

Meaning

a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one

Example

The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen.

Der Geruch von frischem Brot füllte die Küche.

C1 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɪv/

prohibitive

verboten teuer

Meaning

Too high or expensive to be affordable; serving to prevent or discourage action.

Example

The cost of the medication is prohibitive for many families.

Die Kosten für das Medikament sind für viele Familien unerschwinglich.

C1 verb /ˈmʌd.əl/

muddle

verwirren

Meaning

to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something

Example

He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report.

Er hat die Papiere durcheinander gebracht und konnte den Bericht nicht finden.

A1 noun /pɑːrk/

park

Meaning

a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax

Example

The children were playing in the park.

Die Kinder spielten im Park.

B2 adjective /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

misleading

irreführend

Meaning

giving the wrong idea or impression

Example

The advertisement was misleading and gave false information.

Die Werbung war irreführend und gab falsche Informationen.

A2 noun /vɔɪs/

voice

Stimme

Meaning

the sound produced by the vocal cords; the ability to speak or express oneself

Example

She has a beautiful voice that captivates the audience.

Sie hat eine wunderschöne Stimme, die das Publikum fesselt.

B2 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

weitgehend

Meaning

in a general or wide manner.

Example

The rules are broadly similar across all regions.

Die Regeln sind in allen Regionen weitgehend ähnlich.

A2 adjective /ˈwɛstərn/

western

westlich

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of the West, especially Europe and the Americas

Example

She loves western music and culture.

Sie liebt westliche Musik und Kultur.

B1 adverb /ɪnˈkrɛdɪbli/

incredibly

unglaublich

Meaning

to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably

Example

The view from the top of the mountain was incredibly beautiful.

Der Blick vom Gipfel des Berges war unglaublich schön.

C1 verb /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

scrutinize

gründlich untersuchen oder inspizieren

Meaning

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Example

The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.

Der Wissenschaftler untersuchte die Daten, bevor er seine Ergebnisse veröffentlichte.

C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

oberflächlich

Meaning

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

Example

He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.

Er warf einen flüchtigen Blick auf den Bericht vor der Besprechung.

C1 noun /ˈweɪs(t).koʊt/

waistcoat

Weste

Meaning

a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket

Example

He wore a black waistcoat with his suit.

Er trug eine schwarze Weste zu seinem Anzug.

C2 adjective /əbˈtruːsɪv/

obtrusive

aufdringlich

Meaning

noticeable in an unpleasant or unwelcome way; intrusive

Example

The advertisement was so obtrusive that it ruined the user’s experience.

Die Werbung war so aufdringlich, dass sie das Benutzererlebnis ruinierte.

C1 verb /dɪˈspɛl/

dispel

vertreiben

Meaning

to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear

Example

The teacher's explanation dispelled the students' confusion.

Die Erklärung des Lehrers zerstreute die Verwirrung der Schüler.

B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

Sprecher

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization

Example

The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.

Der Sprecher richtete sich während der Kundgebung an die Menge.

B1 adjective ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl

artificial

künstlich

Meaning

Made by humans; not occurring naturally

Example

Artificial systems are transforming industries.

Künstliche Systeme transformieren Industrien.

B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

Glück

Meaning

showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective

Example

He is very possessive about his car.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

C2 noun /ˈpɛtrəˌɡræf/

petrograph

Felsenbeschreibung

Meaning

a description or representation of rocks, especially in detailed scientific writing

Example

The scientist studied the petrograph to understand the rock composition.

Der Wissenschaftler studierte den Petrographen, um die Felsenstruktur zu verstehen.

C1 noun /rɪˈspɒnsɪvnəs/

responsiveness

Reaktionsfähigkeit

Meaning

The quality of reacting quickly and positively

Example

The manager appreciated her responsiveness to customer feedback.

Der Manager schätzte ihre Reaktionsfähigkeit auf Kundenfeedback.

C2 verb /dɪsˈteɪn/

distain

verachten

Meaning

to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)

Example

He would never distain those who had less fortune than him.

Er würde niemals diejenigen verachten, die weniger Glück als er hatten.

B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

marin

Meaning

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.

Example

Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.

Maritime Ökosysteme sind sehr empfindlich gegenüber menschlicher Aktivität.

C1 noun /ˈbreɪkər/

breaker

Sicherung (jemand oder etwas, das etwas zerbricht; eine große Meereswelle, die nahe der Küste in Schaum zerbricht; ein Gerät, das einen Stromkreis unterbricht)

Meaning

A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.

Example

The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity.

Die Sicherung sprang während des Sturms heraus und unterbrach die Elektrizität.

B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪkli/

Unlikely

unwahrscheinlich; kaum wahrscheinlich

Meaning

not likely to happen; improbable

Example

It's unlikely to rain today with such clear skies.

Es ist unwahrscheinlich, dass es heute mit solch klarem Himmel regnen wird.

B2 noun /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Fascination

Faszination; Anziehung; Staunen

Meaning

the power to fascinate someone; the state of being intensely interested

Example

Her fascination with ancient history led her to become an archaeologist.

Ihre Faszination für die alte Geschichte führte sie dazu, Archäologin zu werden.

C1 verb /diːm/

deem

ansehen, beurteilen

Meaning

to regard or consider in a specified way

Example

The project was deemed a success by the board.

Das Projekt wurde vom Vorstand als Erfolg angesehen.

B2 noun /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

organism

Organismus

Meaning

a living thing that has an organized structure and can grow and reproduce

Example

Every organism needs water to survive.

Jeder Organismus braucht Wasser, um zu überleben.

B2 adjective /prəˈfaʊnd/

profound

tiefgreifend

Meaning

Very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding.

Example

The speech had a profound impact on the audience.

Die Rede hatte einen tiefgreifenden Einfluss auf das Publikum.

C1 adjective /dɪˈvaʊt/

devout

fromm

Meaning

Deeply religious or sincere.

Example

He is a devout believer who prays every day.

Er ist ein frommer Gläubiger, der jeden Tag betet.

B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.si/

Galaxy

galaxie

Meaning

a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction

Example

The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system and Earth.

Die Milchstraße ist die Galaxie, die unser Sonnensystem und die Erde enthält.

B1 adjective, adverb /ˈoʊvərɔːl/

overall

insgesamt

Meaning

in general or as a whole

Example

Overall, the project has been successful.

Insgesamt war das Projekt erfolgreich.

B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪt/

operate

bedienen

Meaning

to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery

Example

The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.

Der Chirurg wird den Patienten morgen operieren.

C1 noun /ˌdiːˈmer.ɪt/

Demerit

Fehler; Nachteil; Marke für einen Fehler oder ein Vergehen

Meaning

a fault or disadvantage; a mark given for a fault or offense

Example

The student received a demerit for arriving late to class repeatedly.

Der Schüler erhielt ein Dämérit, weil er wiederholt zu spät zum Unterricht kam.

C1 noun prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

profound initiative

tiefgründige Initiative

Meaning

A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.

Example

A profound initiative can create sustainable changes.

Eine tiefgründige Initiative kann nachhaltige Veränderungen schaffen.

B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

produktiv

Meaning

efficient; yielding good results; fruitful

Example

Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.

Das Arbeiten von zu Hause aus hat mich produktiver gemacht als je zuvor.

C1 noun ˈkɒnfluəns

confluence

Zusammenfluss

Meaning

An act or process of merging.

Example

The confluence of ideas from different cultures created a rich discussion.

Der Zusammenfluss von Ideen aus verschiedenen Kulturen schuf eine reiche Diskussion.

A2 noun /ˈdɑrk.nəs/

Darkness

Dunkelheit; Ignoranz;

Meaning

the partial or total absence of light; wickedness or evil; ignorance or lack of knowledge

Example

The power outage plunged the entire city into darkness.

Der Stromausfall stürzte die ganze Stadt in Dunkelheit.

C2 adjective /heɪl/

hale

kerngesund

Meaning

strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person

Example

Despite his age, the man remained hale and active.

Trotz seines Alters blieb der Mann gesund und aktiv.

C1 adverb /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/

headlong

kopfüber

Meaning

With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.

Example

She rushed headlong into the new project.

Sie stürzte sich kopfüber in das neue Projekt.

A2 noun /maɪl/

mile

Meile

Meaning

a unit of distance equal to 1,609.34 meters; a long distance figuratively

Example

She walked a mile to reach the bus stop.

Sie ging eine Meile, um die Bushaltestelle zu erreichen.

C2 noun /ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniæk/

pyromaniac

Pyromane

Meaning

A person with an uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.

Example

The pyromaniac was arrested for setting several buildings ablaze.

Der Pyromane wurde verhaftet, weil er mehrere Gebäude in Brand gesetzt hatte.

C1 verb /səbˈdjuː/

subdue

unterdrücken

Meaning

To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.

Example

The army was able to subdue the rebellion quickly.

Die Armee konnte die Rebellion schnell unterdrücken.

A1 verb /meɪk/

make

machen

Meaning

to create, produce, or construct something

Example

I make coffee every morning.

Ich mache jeden Morgen Kaffee.

C1 adjective /səbˈsɪd.i.ər.i/

Subsidiary

subsidiär; sekundär; bezogen auf ein Tochterunternehmen

Meaning

less important than the main thing; secondary; of or relating to a subsidiary company

Example

The subsidiary company handles all overseas operations.

Das Tochterunternehmen führt alle Auslandstätigkeiten durch.

C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

langweiliges, langes Schreiben

Meaning

a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface

Example

He delivered a long screed against corruption.

Er hielt eine lange Rede gegen Korruption.

C2 noun /ˈpjuːɪsəns/

puissance

Macht

Meaning

Great power, strength, or influence.

Example

The empire showed its puissance through vast armies.

Das Imperium zeigte seine Macht durch riesige Armeen.

B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

psychological

psychologisch

Meaning

relating to the mind or mental processes.

Example

She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children.

Sie untersuchte die psychologischen Auswirkungen von Trauma auf Kinder.

B2 adjective /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

angrenzend

Meaning

পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;

Example

The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.

Das Hotel ist angrenzend an das Einkaufszentrum.

C1 adjective /ˌhɔːrtɪˈkʌltʃərəl/

horticultural

gartenbaulich

Meaning

Relating to the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.

Example

She studied horticultural science at the university.

Sie studierte Gartenbauwissenschaften an der Universität.

C1 noun /ˈprɛəri/

prairie

Prärie

Meaning

A large open area of grassland, especially in North America.

Example

The bison roamed freely across the prairie.

Die Bisons zogen frei über die Prärie.

C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

moschusartig

Meaning

having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk

Example

The perfume had a musky fragrance.

Das Parfüm hatte einen moschusartigen Duft.

C1 adjective /ˈfɪs.kəl/

fiscal

fiskal

Meaning

Relating to government revenue, especially taxes, or public money management.

Example

The government introduced new fiscal policies to control inflation.

Die Regierung hat neue fiskalische Politiken eingeführt, um die Inflation zu kontrollieren.

B1 noun /ˌvedʒəˈteəriən/

Vegetarian

Vegetarier

Meaning

a person who does not eat meat or fish; relating to vegetarians or vegetarianism

Example

She became a vegetarian for health and environmental reasons.

Sie wurde Vegetarierin aus gesundheitlichen und ökologischen Gründen.

B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

Faulheit

Meaning

the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness

Example

His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.

Seine Faulheit verhinderte, dass er seine Ziele erreichte.

A1 noun /ˈdɒlər/

dollar

Dollar

Meaning

The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries

Example

I need five dollars to buy this book.

Ich brauche fünf Dollar, um dieses Buch zu kaufen.

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 /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/

illegitimate

illegitim

Meaning

Not authorized by law, rules, or standards; not recognized as valid.

Example

The court ruled the contract to be illegitimate.

Das Gericht entschied, dass der Vertrag illegitim war.

C1 adjective, noun /rɪˈsiːvəbl/

receivable

einforderbar

Meaning

Money that is owed to a company and is expected to be paid.

Example

The company's receivables increased significantly this quarter.

Die Forderungen des Unternehmens stiegen in diesem Quartal erheblich.

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːmiəbl/

impermeable

undurchlässig

Meaning

Not allowing fluid or gas to pass through.

Example

The container is made of impermeable plastic.

Der Behälter besteht aus undurchlässigem Kunststoff.

C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

verflucht

Meaning

Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.

Example

The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.

Die Dorfbewohner vermieden das verfluchte Haus auf dem Hügel.

C1 verb /ɪˈloʊp/

elope

heiraten ohne Erlaubnis

Meaning

to run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent

Example

The young couple decided to elope to another city.

Das junge Paar beschloss, in eine andere Stadt zu fliehen, um zu heiraten.

C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛzəluːt/

irresolute

unentschlossen

Meaning

uncertain or indecisive; lacking determination

Example

He stood irresolute at the crossroads, unsure which path to take.

Er stand unentschlossen an der Kreuzung und wusste nicht, welchen Weg er nehmen sollte.

B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

erzählen

Meaning

To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.

Example

She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.

Sie wird die Ereignisse ihrer Reise dem Publikum erzählen.

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.

C1 verb /fɔːˈbɛər/

forbear

sich enthalten

Meaning

To refrain from doing something; to show patience or self-control.

Example

She forbore from commenting on his mistake.

Sie hielt sich zurück, seinen Fehler zu kommentieren.

A2 noun /roʊl/

role

Rolle

Meaning

a part or function of something

Example

Her role in the project was crucial.

Ihre Rolle im Projekt war entscheidend.

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

beschämend; ehrlos; peinlich

Meaning

causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing

Example

His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.

Sein beschämendes Verhalten beschämte die ganze Familie.

C1 noun ɪɡˌzæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən

exasperation

Verärgerung

Meaning

Extreme irritation or frustration.

Example

He sighed in exasperation after hearing the same excuse again.

Er seufzte vor Verärgerung, nachdem er dieselbe Ausrede schon wieder gehört hatte.

B1 noun /ˈfæn.si/

Fancy

Vorliebe; Fantasie oder Einbildung

Meaning

a feeling of liking or wanting something; imagination or fantasy

Example

The child had a fancy for becoming a famous astronaut when he grew up.

Das Kind hatte den Wunsch, ein berühmter Astronaut zu werden, als es älter war.

C2 noun/adjective /ɪˈmɒliənt/

emollient

Substanz, die die Haut weich macht

Meaning

a substance that softens or soothes the skin

Example

She used an emollient cream to treat her dry skin.

Sie verwendete eine emollientcreme, um ihre trockene Haut zu behandeln.

C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

formative

prägend

Meaning

Having a lasting influence on a person's development or character.

Example

Childhood is often described as a formative stage in life.

Die Kindheit wird oft als eine prägende Phase im Leben beschrieben.

C2 noun /prəˈfʌn.dɪ.ti/

profundity

Profundität oder tiefe Einsicht

Meaning

Deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought.

Example

The profundity of his words left a lasting impact.

Die Profundität seiner Worte hinterließ einen bleibenden Eindruck.

C1 adjective /ˈdɒɡɪd/

dogged

hartnäckig

Meaning

showing stubborn determination and persistence

Example

She succeeded through dogged determination.

Sie hatte Erfolg durch ihre hartnäckige Entschlossenheit.

C2 noun /ˈkruːɪt/

cruet

kleiner Behälter

Meaning

a small container, especially for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, used at a dining table

Example

She filled the cruet with olive oil for the salad.

Sie füllte den Cruet mit Olivenöl für den Salat.

C2 noun /dʒeɪp/

jape

Scherz, Spaß

Meaning

A practical joke or humorous remark.

Example

He enjoyed a harmless jape with his friends.

Er genoss einen harmlosen Scherz mit seinen Freunden.

B2 adjective /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/

Ritual

ritual

Meaning

relating to religious or ceremonial practices

Example

The wedding ceremony included many traditional ritual elements.

Die Hochzeitszeremonie beinhaltete viele traditionelle rituelle Elemente.

A1 adjective /stɪl/

still

Meaning

not moving or making a sound

Example

The water was still, reflecting the sky.

Das Wasser war still und spiegelte den Himmel wider.

C1 noun /jɛn/

yen

Sehnsucht

Meaning

A deep, strong desire or craving.

Example

She felt a strong yen to travel the world.

Sie verspürte eine starke Sehnsucht, die Welt zu bereisen.

C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

Armlast

Meaning

As much as can be carried in one or both arms.

Example

She carried an armful of books into the library.

Sie trug einen Armlast Bücher in die Bibliothek.

B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

Kiesel

Meaning

a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers

Example

He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.

Er warf einen Kieselstein in den Teich und beobachtete die Wellen.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈbraɪdld/

unbridled

ungestüm

Meaning

Uncontrolled and unrestrained.

Example

The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change.

Die Demonstranten zeigten ungebremste Begeisterung für Veränderung.

C1 adjective /tɛkˈtɑː.nɪk/

tectonic

tektonisch

Meaning

Relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes that take place within it.

Example

Tectonic movements cause earthquakes and mountain formation.

Tektonische Bewegungen verursachen Erdbeben und Gebirgsbildung.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtræk.tə.bəl/

intractable

unlösbar

Meaning

Difficult or impossible to manage, control, or solve.

Example

The conflict has become an intractable problem.

Der Konflikt ist zu einem unlösbaren Problem geworden.

C2 adjective /ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk/

prophylactic

prophylaktisch

Meaning

intended to prevent disease or an unwanted outcome; protective

Example

The doctor prescribed a prophylactic treatment to prevent infection.

Der Arzt verschrieb eine prophylaktische Behandlung zur Vorbeugung einer Infektion.

A2 noun /klʌb/

club

Club

Meaning

an organization of people with a common interest; also a place for social gatherings or entertainment

Example

He joined the local tennis club to meet new people.

Er trat dem lokalen Tennisclub bei, um neue Leute kennenzulernen.

C2 noun /ˈvɛstmənt/

vestment

religiöse Kleidung

Meaning

a garment, especially a ceremonial or official robe worn during religious services

Example

The priest wore a golden vestment during the ceremony.

Der Priester trug während der Zeremonie ein goldenes Gewand.

B1 adverb /ˈprɒpərli/

properly

richtig

Meaning

in the correct or suitable manner

Example

He performed the task properly to avoid mistakes.

Er hat die Aufgabe richtig ausgeführt, um Fehler zu vermeiden.

C2 noun /kəˈdævər/

cadaver

Leichnam

Meaning

A dead human body, especially one used for medical study.

Example

Medical students dissected the cadaver to learn about human anatomy.

Medizinische Studenten sezieren den Leichnam, um über menschliche Anatomie zu lernen.

A2 noun /ˈsuː.pəˌmɑː.kɪt/

supermarket

supermarkt

Meaning

a large self-service store selling food and household goods

Example

She went to the supermarket to buy groceries.

Sie ging zum Supermarkt, um Lebensmittel zu kaufen.

A1 interjection /haɪ/

hi

hallo

Meaning

a friendly greeting used when meeting someone

Example

Hi, it's nice to meet you!

Hallo, es ist schön, dich kennenzulernen!

B2 noun /ɑːks/

Ox

Ochse

Meaning

a large strong animal used for pulling heavy loads or plowing fields

Example

The farmer used an ox to plow the field.

Der Bauer benutzte einen Ochsen, um das Feld zu pflügen.

A1 verb /kɔːst/

cost

kosten

Meaning

to have a price of; to require payment; to cause loss

Example

This book will cost twenty dollars.

Dieses Buch wird zwanzig Dollar kosten.

C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

Stratosphäre

Meaning

The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.

Example

The stratosphere provides a unique environment.

Die Stratosphäre bietet eine einzigartige Umgebung.

A2 noun /ˈpæs.ən.dʒər/

Passenger

Passagier

Meaning

A person who travels in a vehicle but is not driving it

Example

The bus can carry thirty passengers.

Der Bus kann dreißig Passagiere befördern.

C2 verb /ˈɪŋkʌlpeɪt/

inculpate

beschuldigen

Meaning

To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.

Example

The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime.

Die Beweise schienen den Verdächtigen im Verbrechen zu beschuldigen.

C1 noun /ˈtres.pæs.ər/

Trespasser

Eindringling

Meaning

a person who enters someone's property without permission

Example

The security guard caught the trespasser climbing over the fence.

Der Sicherheitswächter erwischte den Eindringling, der über den Zaun kletterte.

B2 adjective /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/

underlying

unterliegend

Meaning

basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something

Example

The underlying reason for the conflict was never addressed.

Der zugrunde liegende Grund für den Konflikt wurde nie angesprochen.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtækt/

intact

intakt

Meaning

Remaining whole, complete, and undamaged.

Example

Despite the storm, the old house remained intact.

Trotz des Sturms blieb das alte Haus intakt.

B2 adverb /ˈiːɡərli/

Eagerly

eifrig; mit großem Verlangen

Meaning

with keen interest or enthusiasm; with great desire

Example

The children eagerly waited for the holiday to begin.

Die Kinder warteten eifrig darauf, dass die Ferien begannen.

A2 adjective /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

delicious

Glück

Meaning

having a very pleasant taste or smell

Example

The cake was so delicious that everyone asked for a second slice.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

C2 noun /ˈsɪnəd/

synod

Synode

Meaning

An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.

Example

The synod gathered to discuss reforms in the church.

Der Synode versammelte sich, um Reformen in der Kirche zu diskutieren.

B2 noun /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

merchant

Händler

Meaning

a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities

Example

The merchant sold spices from distant lands.

Der Händler verkaufte Gewürze aus fernen Ländern.

C2 adjective /aɪˈtɪnərənt/

itinerant

reisend

Meaning

Traveling from place to place, especially for work or duty.

Example

The itinerant teacher moved from village to village to educate children.

Der reisende Lehrer zog von Dorf zu Dorf, um Kinder zu unterrichten.

B1 verb /swɪtʃ/

switch

wechseln

Meaning

to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace

Example

I switched from coffee to tea.

Ich habe von Kaffee auf Tee gewechselt.

C1 adjective /prəˈmɪskjuəs/

promiscuous

promiskuitiv

Meaning

Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.

Example

The novel depicts a character with a promiscuous lifestyle.

Der Roman beschreibt eine Figur mit einem promiskuitiven Lebensstil.

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

mining

Bergbau

Meaning

the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth

Example

Mining in this area has increased in recent years.

Der Bergbau in dieser Region hat in den letzten Jahren zugenommen.

C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəti/

callosity

verdickte Haut

Meaning

A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.

Example

Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands.

Jahre der manuellen Arbeit hinterließen eine verdickte Haut an seinen Händen.

A2 adjective ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv

negative

negativ

Meaning

Not desirable or optimistic; harmful or unpleasant.

Example

She had a negative attitude about the upcoming project.

Sie hatte eine negative Einstellung zum bevorstehenden Projekt.

C2 verb /dɒf/

doff

den Hut abnehmen als Zeichen des Respekts

Meaning

to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect

Example

He doffed his hat as the procession passed.

Er nahm seinen Hut ab, als der Umzug vorbeizog.

C1 adjective /bræʃ/

brash

dreist

Meaning

self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overconfident way

Example

His brash comments offended many people at the meeting.

Seine dreisten Kommentare haben viele Leute bei dem Treffen beleidigt.

C2 adjective /ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪk/

sycophantic

Schmeichlerisch

Meaning

Behaving in a way that is excessively obedient or servile to gain favor.

Example

His sycophantic behavior annoyed his colleagues.

Sein schmeichlerisches Verhalten nervte seine Kollegen.

A1 noun /ˈpeɪ.pər/

paper

Papier, Dokument, Forschungsarbeit

Meaning

A material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing or printing on.

Example

The student submitted his research paper on artificial intelligence.

Der Student reichte seine Forschungsarbeit über künstliche Intelligenz ein.

C2 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

blutig

Meaning

Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.

Example

The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.

Die Schlacht war einer der blutigsten Konflikte des Krieges.

C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənl̩/

representational

darstellend

Meaning

Relating to or depicting something in a realistic or symbolic way.

Example

The artist preferred a representational style of painting.

Der Künstler bevorzugte einen darstellenden Malstil.

B1 adjective /ədˈvɛnʧərəs/

adventurous

abenteuerlustig

Meaning

Willing to take risks or try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.

Example

They participated in adventurous activities like kayaking and hiking.

Sie nahmen an abenteuerlichen Aktivitäten wie Kajakfahren und Wandern teil.

A1 noun /raɪs/

Rice

reis

Meaning

a cereal grain that is a staple food in many countries

Example

We eat rice with curry for dinner.

Wir essen Reis mit Curry zum Abendessen.

C2 noun /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

sagacity

tiefes Wissen

Meaning

The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.

Example

His sagacity made him a great leader.

Seine Sagazität machte ihn zu einem großartigen Führer.