B2 adjective /ˌʌn.əkˈsep.tə.bəl/

Unacceptable

inakzeptabel

Meaning

not satisfactory or allowable; not acceptable

Example

The quality of work was completely unacceptable.

Die Arbeitsqualität war völlig inakzeptabel.

C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

besorgt

Meaning

showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort

Example

She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.

Sie war immer besorgt um das Wohl ihrer Studenten.

B1 noun /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/

hygiene

Hygiene

Meaning

Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease.

Example

Good hygiene is essential for preventing the spread of infections.

Gute Hygiene ist entscheidend, um die Ausbreitung von Infektionen zu verhindern.

C1 adjective /ˌəʊ.vərˈɑː.tʃɪŋ/

overarching

übergreifend, umfassend, allumfassend

Meaning

Comprehensive or all-embracing; forming an arch over something.

Example

The overarching theme of the book is human resilience.

Das übergeordnete Thema des Buches ist menschliche Resilienz.

C1 noun /ˈredʒ.ɪ.mən/

regimen

ein verschriebenes Behandlungskonzept, Diät oder Lebensstil zur Förderung oder Wiederherstellung der Gesundheit

Meaning

A prescribed course of medical treatment, way of life, or diet for the promotion or restoration of health.

Example

A strict exercise regimen improves overall fitness.

Ein striktes Trainingsregimen verbessert die allgemeine Fitness.

B2 noun /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

Moisture

Feuchtigkeit

Meaning

water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface

Example

The skin cream helps retain moisture.

Die Hautcreme hilft, Feuchtigkeit zu speichern.

B2 noun ˈɪnər strɛŋkθ

inner strength

innere Stärke

Meaning

Mental or spiritual power that helps a person cope with difficulties.

Example

Community service fosters inner strength in individuals.

Gemeinnützige Arbeit fördert die innere Stärke in Einzelpersonen.

C1 verb ˌsɝː.kəmˈvent

circumvent

klug umgehen oder einen Weg finden, um Hindernisse oder Regeln zu umgehen

Meaning

To cleverly avoid or find a way around obstacles or rules.

Example

He tried to circumvent the security system.

Er versuchte, das Sicherheitssystem zu umgehen.

C2 noun /ˈɡʊrmənd/

gourmand

Feinschmecker

Meaning

A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.

Example

As a true gourmand, he never missed an opportunity to try new dishes.

Als wahrer Feinschmecker verpasste er nie die Gelegenheit, neue Gerichte zu probieren.

C1 noun /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/

ellipsis

Auslassung

Meaning

The omission of words in a sentence, represented by three dots (...).

Example

The writer used an ellipsis to show that part of the quote was omitted.

Der Schriftsteller verwendete eine Auslassung, um zu zeigen, dass ein Teil des Zitats ausgelassen wurde.

C1 noun lɪˈkwɪd.ə.ti

liquidity

Liquidität

Meaning

The availability of liquid assets to a market or company; the ability to convert assets into cash quickly.

Example

Maintaining liquidity is crucial for financial stability.

Die Aufrechterhaltung der Liquidität ist entscheidend für die finanzielle Stabilität.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈprɒf.ɪ.tə.bl̩/

Unprofitable

unrentabel

Meaning

not yielding profit or gain; not producing financial benefit

Example

The unprofitable business was forced to close down after three years.

Das unrentable Geschäft wurde nach drei Jahren gezwungen, zu schließen.

B1 adjective /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfl/

Unsuccessful

gescheitert; erfolglos;

Meaning

not achieving desired aims or results; failing to accomplish a purpose

Example

His unsuccessful attempt to climb the mountain left him disappointed.

Sein gescheiterter Versuch, den Berg zu erklimmen, ließ ihn enttäuscht zurück.

C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

schneiden

Meaning

to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool

Example

She snipped the loose thread from her dress.

Sie schnitt den losen Faden von ihrem Kleid ab.

A2 adjective /taɪt/

tight

eng

Meaning

firmly held in place, not loose or slack

Example

The knot was too tight to untie.

Der Knoten war zu eng, um ihn zu lösen.

C1 noun /ˈwɪtʃ.krɑːft/

witchcraft

Hexerei

Meaning

the practice of magical skills, spells, and abilities

Example

In old times, many people believed in witchcraft.

In alten Zeiten glaubten viele Menschen an Hexerei.

C1 noun /ˈtriːtɪs/

treatise

Abhandlung

Meaning

a formal and systematic written work dealing with a subject in detail

Example

He wrote a treatise on modern economic theory.

Er schrieb ein Abhandlung über die moderne Wirtschaftstheorie.

B1 verb /ʌnˈpæk/

unpack

auspacken

Meaning

to remove items from a container; to explain or analyze something in detail

Example

After arriving home, she began to unpack her suitcase.

Nach der Ankunft zu Hause begann sie, ihren Koffer auszupacken.

C1 verb /ʌnˈsɛtl/

unsettle

verunsichern

Meaning

To disturb or make someone feel anxious or uneasy.

Example

The sudden news unsettled the entire community.

Die plötzliche Nachricht verunsicherte die gesamte Gemeinschaft.

C1 verb /rɪˈdrɛs/

redress

wiedergutmachen

Meaning

to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance

Example

The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers.

Das Unternehmen versprach, die Beschwerden seiner Kunden zu beheben.

B1 noun /dʌst/

dust

Staub

Meaning

Fine particles of matter.

Example

Road dust is a major pollutant in urban areas.

Straßenstaub ist ein wichtiger Schadstoff in städtischen Gebieten.

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.

C2 noun /ˌpɛntəˈhiːdrən/

pentahedron

Pentaeder

Meaning

A solid geometric figure with five faces.

Example

In geometry class, the teacher explained the structure of a pentahedron.

Im Mathematikunterricht erklärte der Lehrer die Struktur eines Pentaeders.

C1 adjective /ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/

headstrong

eigensinnig

Meaning

Determined to do what one wants, even if it is not sensible.

Example

The headstrong child refused to listen to anyone.

Das eigensinnige Kind weigerte sich, auf jemanden zu hören.

B2 noun /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/

immigrant

Einwanderer

Meaning

a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country

Example

The city has welcomed many new immigrants this year.

Die Stadt hat in diesem Jahr viele neue Einwanderer willkommen geheißen.

B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

Multitasking

Meaning

The performance of more than one task at the same time

Example

Multitasking reduces efficiency.

Multitasking reduziert die Effizienz.

B1 adjective /ˈkoʊzi/

cozy

gemütlich

Meaning

giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation

Example

We sat in a cozy little café on a rainy day.

Wir saßen an einem regnerischen Tag in einem gemütlichen kleinen Café.

C2 adjective /ˈplɛntɪəs/

plenteous

reichlich

Meaning

existing in great quantity; abundant

Example

The harvest was plenteous, providing enough food for the entire village.

Die Ernte war reichlich und versorgte das ganze Dorf mit genügend Nahrung.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/

Uncompromising

unversöhnlich, unnachgiebig

Meaning

unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something; showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others

Example

He was uncompromising in his demand for a full apology.

Er war kompromisslos in seiner Forderung nach einer vollständigen Entschuldigung.

B2 noun /ɪnˈrɪtʃ.mənt/

enrichment

Bereicherung

Meaning

The action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.

Example

Cultural enrichment fosters a deeper understanding of traditions.

Kulturelle Bereicherung fördert ein tieferes Verständnis der Traditionen.

C2 noun /ˌkɒnfəˈriː/

conferee

Teilnehmer der Konferenz

Meaning

a person who takes part in a conference

Example

Each conferee received a badge at the registration desk.

Jeder Teilnehmer der Konferenz erhielt ein Namensschild am Anmeldetisch.

C1 verb /ˈrɛplɪkeɪt/

replicate

replizieren

Meaning

to copy, reproduce, or duplicate something exactly

Example

The scientist tried to replicate the experiment for accuracy.

Der Wissenschaftler versuchte, das Experiment zur Genauigkeit zu replizieren.

C2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.spʌn/

homespun

hausgemacht

Meaning

Simple and unsophisticated; made at home rather than in a factory.

Example

She wore a homespun dress to the village festival.

Sie trug ein hausgemachtes Kleid zum Dorffest.

B2 noun /ˈkʊriər/

courier

Bote

Meaning

a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail

Example

The courier delivered the documents on time.

Der Bote lieferte die Dokumente pünktlich.

B2 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

knappheit

Meaning

The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.

Example

Water scarcity threatens agriculture.

Wasserknappheit bedroht die Landwirtschaft.

C1 noun ˌriː.pɚˈkʌʃ.ənz

repercussions

Folgen

Meaning

The unintended consequences or effects of an action or event.

Example

The new policy had unintended repercussions on the economy.

Die neue Politik hatte unbeabsichtigte Auswirkungen auf die Wirtschaft.

C1 noun prəˈpɛn.sə.ti

propensity

Neigung oder natürliche Tendenz

Meaning

An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

Example

He has a propensity for taking risks in business.

Er hat eine Neigung, in Geschäften Risiken einzugehen.

C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkeɪtɪv/

vindicative

rechtfertigend

Meaning

showing a tendency to vindicate or justify; inclined to defend

Example

Her vindicative tone showed that she strongly believed in her innocence.

Ihr vindikativer Ton zeigte, dass sie fest an ihre Unschuld glaubte.

C1 adjective /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/

riveting

fesselnd

Meaning

extremely interesting; holding the complete attention

Example

The movie was so riveting that nobody looked away.

Der Film war so fesselnd, dass niemand wegschauen konnte.

C1 adjective /prɪˈpɒstərəs/

preposterous

absurd, lächerlich

Meaning

completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense

Example

The idea that pigs could fly is preposterous.

Die Idee, dass Schweine fliegen könnten, ist absurd.

B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

rasieren

Meaning

To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair

Example

He likes to shave every morning before work.

Er rasiert sich gerne jeden Morgen vor der Arbeit.

B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

Wertsteigerung

Meaning

An increase in the value of an asset over time.

Example

Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.

Immobilienwerte erfahren oft eine Wertsteigerung im Laufe der Zeit.

C1 noun /dɪˈvaɪzər/

divisor

Divisor

Meaning

A number by which another number is divided.

Example

In the equation 12 ÷ 3, the number 3 is the divisor.

In der Gleichung 12 ÷ 3, ist die Zahl 3 der Divisor.

C2 noun /ˈdɛrɪk/

derrick

Bohrturm

Meaning

A framework or tower used for supporting a crane, especially for oil drilling or lifting heavy loads.

Example

The workers assembled a derrick at the oil drilling site.

Die Arbeiter haben einen Bohrturm auf der Ölbohrstelle montiert.

A2 noun /əˈtɛnʃən/

attention

Aufmerksamkeit

Meaning

the act of focusing on something or someone

Example

The teacher asked for the students' attention.

Der Lehrer bat um die Aufmerksamkeit der Schüler.

B1 noun ˈsɛʃənz

sessions

Sitzungen, Besprechungen, Zeitraum

Meaning

A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.

Example

The sessions lasted for three hours.

Die Sitzungen dauerten drei Stunden.

C1 adjective /ˈspɛərɪŋ/

sparing

sparsam / maßvoll

Meaning

Using or giving only a little of something; economical.

Example

She is sparing in her use of words.

Sie ist sparsam im Gebrauch von Worten.

C2 adjective /rɪˈfʌldʒənt/

refulgent

strahlend

Meaning

Shining brightly; radiant.

Example

The refulgent sun lit up the entire valley.

Die strahlende Sonne erleuchtete das ganze Tal.

B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

Pseudonym

Meaning

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym

Example

Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.

Mark Twain war das Pseudonym von Samuel Clemens.

C2 noun /ˌæŋɡləˈfoʊbiə/

anglophobia

Anglophobie

Meaning

Dislike or fear of England, English people, or English culture.

Example

The politician was accused of promoting Anglophobia in his speeches.

Der Politiker wurde beschuldigt, in seinen Reden Anglophobie zu fördern.

B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

Mangel; Defizit; Fehler

Meaning

a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency

Example

Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.

Trotz seiner vielen Talente hat er einige Mängel.

C1 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

räumlich

Meaning

relating to space or the position, area, and size of things

Example

The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.

Der Wissenschaftler studierte die räumliche Anordnung der Sterne.

A2 verb /ˈtrævəld/

traveled

reisen

Meaning

Went from one place to another, especially over a distance.

Example

They traveled to Antarctica with a large group.

Sie reisten mit einer großen Gruppe nach Antarktika.

B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

vorteilhaft; günstig; lukrativ

Meaning

beneficial; favorable; profitable

Example

This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.

Diese Position bietet vorteilhafte Möglichkeiten für berufliches Wachstum.

C1 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

reichlich

Meaning

more than sufficiently; generously

Example

She was amply rewarded for her hard work.

Sie wurde großzügig für ihre harte Arbeit belohnt.

A2 noun /ɪˈfekt/

Effect

Effekt; Ergebnis; Auswirkung

Meaning

a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause

Example

The new medicine had a positive effect on the patient's recovery.

Das neue Medikament hatte einen positiven Effekt auf die Genesung des Patienten.

A2 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/

electricity

Strom

Meaning

A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles.

Example

The storm caused a power cut and we had no electricity.

Der Sturm verursachte einen Stromausfall und wir hatten keinen Strom.

B2 noun /əˈkɔːrdəns/

accordance

Übereinstimmung

Meaning

agreement or harmony with something; compliance with rules, laws, or wishes

Example

The policy was implemented in accordance with international law.

Die Politik wurde in Übereinstimmung mit dem internationalen Recht umgesetzt.

A2 noun; gerund /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/

washing

Waschen

Meaning

the act of cleaning with water or other liquid; clothes or items that are being washed

Example

Washing clothes regularly helps maintain hygiene.

Regelmäßiges Waschen der Kleidung hilft, die Hygiene zu erhalten.

C2 verb /dɪˈkleɪm/

declaim

deklamieren

Meaning

to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way

Example

The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity.

Der Schauspieler deklamierte seine Zeilen mit großer Intensität.

C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

betteln

Meaning

To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.

Example

He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.

Er versuchte, eine kostenlose Mahlzeit im Restaurant zu betteln.

A2 verb /pɒp/

pop

platzen

Meaning

to make a short, sharp sound, or to burst or break with such a sound

Example

The balloon popped when I accidentally pricked it with a pin.

Der Ballon platzte, als ich ihn versehentlich mit einer Nadel stach.

C1 adjective /tɪˈrænɪkəl/

tyrannical

tyrannisch

Meaning

exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way

Example

The tyrannical ruler silenced all opposition.

Der tyrannische Herrscher verstummte alle Opposition.

B1 noun /paɪp/

pipe

rohr

Meaning

a tube used for conveying liquids or gases

Example

The plumber fixed the broken pipe.

Der Klempner reparierte das kaputte Rohr.

B2 noun /ˈkoʊ.brə/

Cobra

Kobra

Meaning

a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened

Example

The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.

Die Kobra hob ihren Kopf und zischte den Eindringling an.

C2 noun /drʌdʒ/

drudge

Harte Arbeiter

Meaning

A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.

Example

He felt like a drudge, stuck in repetitive tasks all day.

Er fühlte sich wie ein harter Arbeiter, der den ganzen Tag mit wiederholenden Aufgaben beschäftigt war.

C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

Dramatiker

Meaning

a person who writes plays

Example

Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.

Shakespeare gilt als der größte Dramatiker aller Zeiten.

C2 adjective /ˈsʌpliənt/

suppliant

bittend

Meaning

Humbly or earnestly asking for something, especially from a person in authority.

Example

The suppliant man begged for mercy at the king's feet.

Der bittende Mann flehte um Gnade vor den Füßen des Königs.

C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ɪd/

Pallid

blass, besonders aufgrund schlechter Gesundheit; ohne Substanz oder Vitalität

Meaning

pale, especially because of poor health; lacking substance or vitality

Example

His pallid complexion showed signs of illness.

Seine blasse Gesichtsfarbe zeigte Anzeichen einer Krankheit.

C1 verb /ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪz/

energize

energisieren

Meaning

To give energy or vitality to something or someone.

Example

The motivational speech helped energize the team.

Die motivierende Rede half, das Team zu energetisieren.

A1 noun /ˈɡɜːrlfrɛnd/

girlfriend

Freundin

Meaning

A woman or girl with whom someone is romantically or emotionally involved.

Example

He introduced his girlfriend to his family.

Er stellte seine Freundin seiner Familie vor.

C1 noun/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

verrückt

Meaning

A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.

Example

The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.

Der Fahrer fuhr wie ein Verrückter auf der Autobahn.

B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrði/

Worthy

würdig; respektabel; verdienstvoll;

Meaning

deserving respect or attention; having merit

Example

Her charitable work made her worthy of the humanitarian award.

Ihre karitative Arbeit machte sie des humanitären Preises würdig.

B1 noun /ˈspeʃəlɪst/

Specialist

Spezialist

Meaning

a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert

Example

She consulted a heart specialist about her condition.

Sie konsultierte einen Herzspezialisten wegen ihres Zustands.

C1 verb /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/

infringe

verletzen

Meaning

To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, or right.

Example

Copying this software without permission will infringe copyright laws.

Das Kopieren dieser Software ohne Erlaubnis wird gegen das Urheberrecht verstoßen.

C2 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tʃər/

Imposture

Betrug; Täuschung; Schwindel

Meaning

the practice of deceiving others by pretending to be someone else; fraudulent deception

Example

The elaborate imposture lasted for months before investigators uncovered the truth.

Der aufwendige Betrug dauerte Monate, bevor die Ermittler die Wahrheit entdeckten.

B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

pendeln

Meaning

Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.

Example

He spends two hours commuting to work every day.

Er verbringt jeden Tag zwei Stunden mit dem Pendeln zur Arbeit.

B2 adjective /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

erneuerbar

Meaning

Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.

Example

Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.

Erneuerbare Ressourcen minimieren Umweltschäden.

B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

allmählich nachlassen

Meaning

to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away

Example

The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.

Die Aufregung des Events begann nach ein paar Stunden zu verblassen.

C2 verb /ˈræm.ɪ.faɪ/

ramify

sich verzweigen

Meaning

to spread or branch out into divisions or subdivisions.

Example

The river ramifies into several smaller streams.

Der Fluss verzweigt sich in mehrere kleinere Bäche.

B1 noun ˈbæriə(r)

barrier

barriere

Meaning

A fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access.

Example

The barrier prevented entry.

Die Barriere verhinderte den Eintritt.

B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

sich anpassen

Meaning

To comply with rules, standards, or laws.

Example

Students must conform to the school regulations.

Die Studenten müssen sich an die Schulvorschriften halten.

B2 adjective /ɡeɪ/

gay

schwul

Meaning

sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively

Example

He came out as gay during college.

Er kam während des Studiums als schwul heraus.

C2 adjective /ˈɡloʊboʊs/

globose

globos

Meaning

Spherical or nearly spherical in shape.

Example

The cactus has large globose fruits.

Der Kaktus hat große, globöse Früchte.

B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

Verteidiger

Meaning

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

Example

The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.

Der Verteidiger blockierte den Schuss und rettete das Tor.

A1 noun /piːs/

piece

ein Stück

Meaning

a portion or part of something

Example

He gave me a piece of cake.

Er gab mir ein Stück Kuchen.

C1 adjective /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/

patronizing

herablassend

Meaning

showing kindness that is perceived as condescending or superior

Example

His patronizing tone offended the audience.

Sein herablassender Ton beleidigte das Publikum.

C2 noun /ˌhjuː.mɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

humification

Humifikation

Meaning

The process of organic matter decomposition to form humus in soil.

Example

Humification enhances soil structure and fertility.

Humifikation verbessert die Bodenstruktur und Fruchtbarkeit.

B2 noun /ˈaɪkɒn/

icon

Ikone, Symbol

Meaning

A person or thing regarded as a symbol of something, or a graphic symbol on a screen.

Example

The singer became a cultural icon.

Der Sänger wurde zu einer kulturellen Ikone.

C2 noun /brɪˈtæniə/

britannia

Britannia

Meaning

the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield

Example

Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since Roman times.

Britannia ist seit der römischen Zeit ein Symbol für Großbritannien.

C2 adjective /əˈluːsɪv/

allusive

allusiv

Meaning

Making indirect references or hints; suggestive without being explicit.

Example

The novel is full of allusive passages that point to classical literature.

Der Roman ist voller allusiver Passagen, die auf klassische Literatur hinweisen.

C1 noun səˈlɪnɪti ɪnˈtruːʒən

salinity intrusion

Salzgehaltintrusion

Meaning

The movement of salt water into freshwater areas, typically affecting coastal regions.

Example

Salinity intrusion affects coastal regions.

Salzgehaltintrusion betrifft Küstenregionen.

B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

Außenseiter

Meaning

a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community

Example

As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.

Als neue Studentin fühlte sie sich oft wie eine Außenseiterin in der Schule.

B2 noun /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/

personnel

Personal

Meaning

People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.

Example

The company is hiring more personnel for its new branch.

Das Unternehmen stellt mehr Personal für seine neue Filiale ein.

C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪ.saɪd/

Homicide

mord

Meaning

the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder

Example

The detective was assigned to investigate the homicide that occurred downtown last night.

Der Detektiv wurde beauftragt, den Mord zu untersuchen, der letzte Nacht im Stadtzentrum passiert ist.

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.

A2 noun səkˈsɛs

success

Erfolg

Meaning

The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; the attainment of popularity or profit

Example

Success requires focus and determination.

Erfolg erfordert Fokus und Entschlossenheit.

B2 verb /əˈbaɪd/

abide

befolgen

Meaning

to accept or act in accordance with; to endure; to dwell

Example

I will abide by the rules of the company.

Ich werde den Regeln des Unternehmens folgen.

C1 adverb /əˈbrɛst/

abreast

nebeneinander

Meaning

side by side and facing the same direction; informed about something

Example

The soldiers marched two abreast down the street.

Die Soldaten marschierten zu zweit nebeneinander die Straße entlang.

C1 noun /ˈklɛmənsi/

clemency

Gnade

Meaning

mercy, leniency, or forgiveness shown towards someone

Example

The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence.

Der Richter zeigte Gnade und verringerte seine Strafe.

C2 verb /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

convalesce

sich erholen, Gesundheit und Stärke nach einer Krankheit oder medizinischen Behandlung wiedererlangen

Meaning

to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment

Example

After the surgery, she spent several weeks convalescing at home.

Nach der Operation verbrachte sie mehrere Wochen mit der Genesung zu Hause.

C1 verb /ˈflʌtər/

flutter

flattern / zittern

Meaning

to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions

Example

The butterfly began to flutter its wings in the sunlight.

Der Schmetterling begann, seine Flügel in der Sonne zu flattern.

C1 adjective /kənˈdʒenɪtl/

congenital

angeboren

Meaning

existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition

Example

The child was born with a congenital heart defect.

Das Kind wurde mit einem angeborenen Herzfehler geboren.

C2 adjective /dɪˈmɒtɪk/

demotic

im Zusammenhang mit der Volkssprache

Meaning

relating to ordinary people or everyday language

Example

The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers.

Der Dichter benutzte eine Sprache, die mit der Volkssprache im Zusammenhang stand, um mit gewöhnlichen Lesern in Kontakt zu treten.

C1 noun ˈtær.ɪf

tariff

Zoll oder Steuer auf Importe und Exporte

Meaning

A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.

Example

The government imposed high tariffs on luxury goods.

Die Regierung hat hohe Tarife auf Luxusgüter erhoben.

C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

schön; hübsch; fröhlich

Meaning

cheerful; pretty; attractive

Example

The bonny child played happily in the garden.

Das hübsche Kind spielte fröhlich im Garten.

B1 noun /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/

vorteilhaft

Meaning

Resulting in good; favorable or advantageous.

Example

Eye rubbing can be beneficial in moderation.

Augenreiben kann in Maßen vorteilhaft sein.