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B2 adverb /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsli/

unconsciously

unbewusst
Meaning
without being aware of one's actions or surroundings
Example
She unconsciously tapped her foot to the rhythm of the music.
Sie wippte unbewusst mit dem Fuß zum Rhythmus der Musik.
C2 adjective /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/

statuesque

statuesk
Meaning
Having the grace, beauty, or dignity of a statue; tall and attractively proportioned.
Example
She had a statuesque figure that turned heads wherever she went.
Sie hatte eine statueske Figur, die überall Köpfe drehte, wohin sie auch ging.
A2 verb /ˈriːəlaɪz/

realize

realisieren
Meaning
to become aware of; to understand clearly; to achieve or make real
Example
I didn't realize how late it was until I checked the clock.
Ich habe nicht bemerkt, wie spät es war, bis ich auf die Uhr schaute.
B2 noun ɡrɪd

grid

Netz
Meaning
A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.
Example
The national power grid must be upgraded.
Das nationale Stromnetz muss verbessert werden.
A2 noun /taɪər/

tire

Reifen
Meaning
a rubber covering around a wheel
Example
The car’s tire burst on the highway.
Der Reifen des Autos platzte auf der Autobahn.
B2 noun /ˈɔːkɪstrə/

orchestra

Orchester
Meaning
a large group of musicians playing different instruments together
Example
The orchestra performed beautifully at the concert.
Das Orchester hat beim Konzert wunderschön gespielt.
B1 noun /ˈsmoʊkər/

smoker

Raucher
Meaning
A person who smokes tobacco or other substances
Example
He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year.
Er ist ein starker Raucher und versucht jedes Jahr aufzuhören.
A2 adjective /prəˈfɛʃənl/

professional

beruflich
Meaning
relating to a job that requires special training or education
Example
She is a professional dancer who performs internationally.
Sie ist eine professionelle Tänzerin, die international auftritt.
A2 noun /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

economy

Wirtschaft
Meaning
The wealth and resources of a country or region.
Example
A stable economy is essential for national growth.
Eine stabile Wirtschaft ist für das nationale Wachstum unerlässlich.
C2 verb /ˈfʊl.mɪ.neɪt/

fulminate

lautstark protestieren
Meaning
To express strong protest or criticism loudly and forcefully; to explode violently.
Example
The politician began to fulminate against corruption.
Der Politiker begann, lautstark gegen die Korruption zu protestieren.
B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

Faltblatt; Flugblatt
Meaning
a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free
Example
She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.
Sie verteilte Flugblätter über die Umweltkampagne.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsənəns/

consonance

Klangharmonie, Übereinstimmung
Meaning
Agreement or harmony among parts; a pleasing combination of sounds in music or words.
Example
The consonance between their ideas made the project successful.
Die Harmonie zwischen ihren Ideen machte das Projekt erfolgreich.
C2 noun /əˈdʌltərənt/

adulterant

Verfälschung
Meaning
a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength
Example
The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples.
Das Labor fand einen Verfälschung in den Milchproben.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

untrüglicher
Meaning
Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.
Example
The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.
Die untrüglichen Anzeichen der Erschöpfung waren in seinem Gesicht sichtbar.
B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

kreative Ausstellungen
Meaning
Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.
Example
The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.
Die kreativen Ausstellungen hoben die Möglichkeiten des Recyclings hervor.
B2 noun /ˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Probability

Wahrscheinlichkeit
Meaning
the likelihood that something will happen; a mathematical measure of how likely something is to occur
Example
There is a high probability of rain tomorrow.
Es gibt eine hohe Wahrscheinlichkeit für Regen morgen.
A2 adverb /ˈen.i.weər/

Anywhere

irgendwo
Meaning
in or to any place; wherever
Example
You can sit anywhere you like in this restaurant.
Du kannst dich in diesem Restaurant hinsetzen, wo du möchtest.
C1 noun, verb /ɡliːm/

gleam

Schimmer
Meaning
a small or brief shining light; to shine softly
Example
A gleam of hope appeared in her eyes.
Ein Schimmer der Hoffnung erschien in ihren Augen.
C1 noun /ˈɛksədəs/

exodus

Exodus
Meaning
A mass departure of people from a place.
Example
There was a sudden exodus of workers after the strike began.
Es gab einen plötzlichen Exodus von Arbeitern, nachdem der Streik begann.
B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

richtig; ordnungsgemäß; gerecht
Meaning
correctly; properly; justly
Example
She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.
Sie wies zu Recht auf die Fehler im Bericht hin.
B1 adjective /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/

realistic

realistisch
Meaning
having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected
Example
She gave a realistic estimate of the project's cost.
Sie gab eine realistische Schätzung der Projektkosten ab.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpɛnd/

impend

drohen
Meaning
to be about to happen; to loom threateningly
Example
Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding.
Dunkle Wolken deuteten darauf hin, dass ein Sturm bevorstand.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈliː.θəl/

Lethal

tödlich; fatal;
Meaning
deadly; fatal; capable of causing death
Example
The snake's venom is lethal to humans if not treated immediately.
Das Gift der Schlange ist tödlich für Menschen, wenn es nicht sofort behandelt wird.
C2 noun /ˈvɪntnər/

vintner

Weinbauer / Weinhändler
Meaning
A person who makes or sells wine.
Example
The vintner explained the process of making red wine.
Der Weinbauer erklärte den Prozess der Herstellung von Rotwein.
C2 noun /oʊˈbeɪsəns/

obeisance

Ehrerbietung
Meaning
A gesture of respect such as a bow or curtsy.
Example
They bowed in obeisance to the king.
Sie verbeugten sich in Ehrerbietung vor dem König.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

unvollständig
Meaning
Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.
Example
Her report was incomplete and needed further details.
Ihr Bericht war unvollständig und brauchte weitere Details.
C1 noun /ˈtʌrɪt/

turret

kleiner Turm auf einer größeren Festung oder einem Gebäude
Meaning
A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.
Example
The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret.
Die Burg wurde von Soldaten bewacht, die im Turm stationiert waren.
B1 noun ɪmˈpruːv.mənts

improvements

Verbesserungen
Meaning
The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.
Example
Continuous improvements increase productivity.
Kontinuierliche Verbesserungen steigern die Produktivität.
C1 noun /ˈɔːrdɪnəns/

ordinance

verordnung
Meaning
An authoritative rule, law, or decree issued by a city, town, or authority.
Example
The city council passed an ordinance banning smoking in public parks.
Der Stadtrat verabschiedete eine Verordnung, die das Rauchen in öffentlichen Parks verbietet.
A2 noun /kæb/

cab

Taxi
Meaning
a taxi or car for hire with a driver
Example
We took a cab to the airport.
Wir nahmen ein Taxi zum Flughafen.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

incrustation

Kruste
Meaning
a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something
Example
The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals.
Die alten Rohre waren aufgrund einer starken Verkrustung von Mineralien blockiert.
A1 adverb /jɛs/

yes

ja
Meaning
used to express affirmation, agreement, or consent
Example
Yes, I will be there at 5 o'clock.
Ja, ich werde um 17 Uhr dort sein.
A2 verb /kənˈtɪn.juːd/

continued

fortgesetzt
Meaning
Kept happening or carried on without stopping.
Example
She continued working despite the challenges.
Sie fuhr fort zu arbeiten, trotz der Herausforderungen.
C2 verb /ˈdæli/

dally

trödeln
Meaning
To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.
Example
He dallied in the garden instead of starting his work.
Er zögerte im Garten, anstatt mit seiner Arbeit zu beginnen.
A2 noun /ˈmeməri/

Memory

Gedächtnis
Meaning
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information
Example
She has an excellent memory for faces and names.
Sie hat ein ausgezeichnetes Gedächtnis für Gesichter und Namen.
B2 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

Memo
Meaning
a written message, typically in a business setting
Example
He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.
Er schrieb ein Memo an das Personal über das bevorstehende Meeting.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːʃəs/

nauseous

Übelkeit verspüren
Meaning
feeling like you are about to vomit; causing a feeling of sickness
Example
The smell of rotten food made her feel nauseous.
Der Geruch von verdorbenem Essen ließ sie Übelkeit verspüren.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/

limpid

klar
Meaning
Clear and transparent, easily understood.
Example
The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.
Das klare Wasser des Sees spiegelte den Himmel perfekt wider.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

Enlightened

erleuchtet; aufgeklärt; weise;
Meaning
having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding
Example
The enlightened teacher shared wisdom with all her students.
Der erleuchtete Lehrer teilte Weisheit mit allen seinen Schülern.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

indiscernible

undurchsichtig
Meaning
Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.
Example
The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible.
Der Unterschied zwischen den beiden Farbtönen war fast undurchsichtig.
B2 noun /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

padding

Polsterung / Füllung
Meaning
soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space
Example
The chair had extra padding for comfort.
Der Stuhl hatte zusätzliches Polster für mehr Komfort.
C1 noun /voʊɡ/

vogue

Mode
Meaning
the prevailing fashion, style, or trend at a particular time
Example
Minimalist design is currently in vogue.
Minimalistisches Design ist derzeit in Mode.
B1 adjective /ˈæk.jə.rət/

Accurate

genau; richtig;
Meaning
correct, exact, and without any mistakes
Example
The weather forecast was completely accurate.
Die Wettervorhersage war vollkommen genau.
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃəs/

dissentious

spaltend
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.
Example
His dissentious remarks divided the group further.
Seine spaltenden Bemerkungen teilten die Gruppe weiter.
B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

Gesetzloser
Meaning
as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal
Example
The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, die schädliche Praxis zu verbieten.
C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

Lügner
Meaning
a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar
Example
No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.
Niemand vertraute ihm, weil er ein bekannter Lügner war.
C1 adjective /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl/

Marginal

marginal; minimal; gering
Meaning
relating to or situated at the edge; minimal; slight
Example
The marginal improvement in sales was barely noticeable.
Die marginale Verbesserung der Verkaufszahlen war kaum spürbar.
B2 noun /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

Simplicity

Einfachheit; Klarheit
Meaning
the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy
Example
The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.
Die Schönheit des Designs liegt in seiner Einfachheit.
B2 noun ˈdɒmɪnəns

dominance

Dominanz
Meaning
Power and influence over others; control or command.
Example
The dominance of Urdu was evident.
Die Dominanz von Urdu war offensichtlich.
C2 noun /pɪˈnɒlədʒi/

penology

Strafvollzugswissenschaft
Meaning
The study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation.
Example
He decided to specialize in penology to help improve the prison system.
Er entschloss sich, sich auf Strafvollzugswissenschaft zu spezialisieren, um das Gefängnissystem zu verbessern.
B2 verb /flɜːrt/

flirt

flirten
Meaning
to behave as if you are attracted to someone, but not in a serious way
Example
She often flirts with her colleagues at work.
Sie flirtet oft mit ihren Kollegen bei der Arbeit.
C2 noun /ɪmˈbroʊlioʊ/

imbroglio

Verwicklungen
Meaning
An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.
Example
The political imbroglio lasted for months without resolution.
Die politischen Verwicklungen dauerten Monate ohne Lösung.
C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

Bestäubung
Meaning
The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.
Example
Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.
Schmetterlinge spielen eine wichtige Rolle bei der Bestäubung.
C1 noun /ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dɚ.i/

camaraderie

Kameradschaft, Freundschaft, Verbundenheit
Meaning
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
Example
The camaraderie among teammates was inspiring.
Die Kameradschaft unter den Teammitgliedern war inspirierend.
A1 noun /tʃaɪld/

child

Kind
Meaning
a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority
Example
The child played happily in the park.
Das Kind spielte fröhlich im Park.
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ piː/

Butterfly Pea

Schmetterlingserbse
Meaning
a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea
Example
Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color.
Schmetterlingserbsenblüten färben den Tee in ein wunderschönes Blau.
B2 adjective /ˈvɪʃ.əs/

Vicious

bösartig; grausam; wild
Meaning
deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature
Example
The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.
Der bösartige Hund griff jeden an, der sich seinem Territorium näherte.
B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

Klima
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
Der Klimawandel wirkt sich weltweit auf alle Regionen aus.
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

sensibilität
Meaning
the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity
Example
Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.
Ihre künstlerische Sensibilität half ihr, die feinen Details in den Gemälden zu schätzen.
C1 noun /ˈbeɪlɪf/

bailiff

Gerichtsvollzieher
Meaning
An official who keeps order in a court, carries out court orders, or collects debts.
Example
The bailiff asked everyone to rise as the judge entered the courtroom.
Der Gerichtsvollzieher bat alle, sich zu erheben, als der Richter den Gerichtssaal betrat.
C1 verb /ɪnˈlɪst/

enlist

einberufen
Meaning
to join or sign up, especially for military service; to secure someone's support or help
Example
He decided to enlist in the army after graduation.
Er entschloss sich, sich nach dem Abschluss in der Armee einzutragen.
A1 noun /ˈvedʒ.tə.bəlz/

Vegetables

Gemüse
Meaning
plants or parts of plants that are eaten as food, such as peas, beans, cabbage, potatoes, onions, or carrots
Example
We should eat more vegetables to maintain a healthy diet.
Wir sollten mehr Gemüse essen, um eine gesunde Ernährung aufrechtzuerhalten.
B2 noun /veɪn/

Vein

Ader; Vene
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart; a streak or marking of a different color
Example
The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood.
Die Krankenschwester fand eine Vene in seinem Arm, um Blut zu entnehmen.
B2 verb /ʌnˈfəʊld/

unfold

entfalten oder öffnen
Meaning
to open or spread out something that was folded; to gradually reveal or develop
Example
She unfolded the letter carefully.
Sie entfaltete den Brief vorsichtig.
C2 noun /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.sen.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

photosensitivity

Lichtempfindlichkeit
Meaning
Sensitivity to light, especially abnormal sensitivity that may cause discomfort or damage.
Example
Overrubbing can increase photosensitivity.
Zu viel Reiben kann die Lichtempfindlichkeit erhöhen.
B1 noun /kəˈrɛkʃən/

correction

Korrektur
Meaning
the action or process of correcting something
Example
The teacher made a correction to the student's essay.
Der Lehrer machte eine Korrektur an dem Aufsatz des Schülers.
C2 noun /meɪndʒ/

mange

Raubmilbenkrankheit
Meaning
a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores
Example
The stray dog was suffering from mange.
Der streunende Hund litt an Raubmilbenkrankheit.
C2 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

polysyllable

mehrsilbiges Wort
Meaning
a word with more than one syllable
Example
The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables.
Das Wort 'Elefant' ist ein mehrsilbiges Wort, weil es drei Silben hat.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈsɛnʃəl/

inessential

unwesentlich
Meaning
not necessary or important; not essential
Example
The report removes all inessential details to stay focused.
Der Bericht entfernt alle unwesentlichen Details, um fokussiert zu bleiben.
B1 verb /ˈkæri aʊt/

carry out

durchführen
Meaning
to perform or complete a task; to execute a plan
Example
The team carries out the project successfully.
Das Team führt das Projekt erfolgreich durch.
C1 noun /juːnəˈnɪməti/

Unanimity

Einstimmigkeit
Meaning
complete agreement among all members of a group
Example
The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.
Das Komitee erzielte Einigkeit über die neue Politik.
C2 adjective /əˈluːviəl/

alluvial

alluvial
Meaning
Relating to or derived from alluvium (loose soil or sediment deposited by rivers).
Example
The farmers cultivate crops on the fertile alluvial plains.
Die Bauern bauen auf den fruchtbaren alluvialen Ebenen Pflanzen an.
B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

Kurkuma
Meaning
A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine
Example
Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.
Fügen Sie Kurkuma zum Curry hinzu, um Farbe und Geschmack zu erhalten.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɛrɪt/

ferret

Frettchen, etwas hartnäckig suchen oder entdecken
Meaning
a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently
Example
He ferreted out the hidden documents.
Er hat die versteckten Dokumente herausgefunden.
C2 noun /ˌbæstərdaɪˈzeɪʃən/

bastardization

verfälschung / entweihung
Meaning
the act of corrupting, degrading, or misrepresenting something
Example
Critics called the remake a bastardization of the original film.
Kritiker nannten das Remake eine Bastardisierung des Originalfilms.
B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

Stereotyp
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
Es ist ein Stereotyp, dass alle Gamer antisozial sind.
A1 adjective /ˈiː.vən/

Even

eben; gleichmäßig; flach
Meaning
flat and smooth; equal or uniform; level
Example
The surface was completely even and smooth.
Die Oberfläche war vollständig eben und glatt.
B2 noun /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

bestandteile
Meaning
Components or elements used to create something.
Example
Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.
Proteine und Vitamine sind wesentliche Bestandteile einer gesunden Ernährung.
C2 verb /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

putrefy

verfallen
Meaning
to decay or rot, producing a foul smell
Example
The meat began to putrefy in the heat.
Das Fleisch begann bei der Hitze zu verfallen.
C2 noun /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/

Bougainvillea

Buganvillea
Meaning
a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers
Example
The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display.
Die Buganvillea, die an der Gartenmauer emporrankt, schafft eine schöne violette Ausstellung.
C1 adjective, verb /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

exempt

befreit
Meaning
Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
Example
Students with high grades are exempt from the final exam.
Studenten mit guten Noten sind von der Abschlussprüfung befreit.
B2 noun /ɪkˈskluːʒən/

exclusion

Ausschluss
Meaning
The process or state of being left out or denied access.
Example
The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups.
Die Politik führte zum Ausschluss bestimmter Gruppen.
C1 noun /ˈɒf.sprɪŋ/

offspring

Nachwuchs
Meaning
a person's child or children; an animal's young
Example
The bird carefully fed its offspring.
Der Vogel fütterte vorsichtig seinen Nachwuchs.
C2 noun /juː/

Ewe

Mutterschaf
Meaning
a female sheep
Example
The ewe gave birth to twin lambs.
Das Mutterschaf brachte Zwillingslämmer zur Welt.
A2 noun /sɒks/

Socks

Socken
Meaning
soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes
Example
I need to buy new socks for winter.
Ich muss neue Socken für den Winter kaufen.
C2 adjective /ɛɡˈzɪɡjuəs/

exiguous

gering
Meaning
small in amount; scanty or inadequate
Example
They survived on exiguous rations during the journey.
Sie überlebten mit geringen Rationen während der Reise.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɜːrsəneɪt/

impersonate

sich ausgeben als
Meaning
to pretend to be another person in order to entertain or deceive
Example
He was arrested for trying to impersonate a police officer.
Er wurde verhaftet, weil er versuchte, einen Polizisten zu impersonieren.
C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

Gemisch
Meaning
a mixture or blend of different things
Example
The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.
Die neue Politik ist ein Gemisch aus mehreren früheren Gesetzen.
C2 verb /ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/

crinkle

knittern
Meaning
To form small creases or wrinkles.
Example
She crinkled her nose at the strange smell.
Sie verzog die Nase bei dem seltsamen Geruch.
B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌhɪl/

Uphill

schwierig; erfordert großen Aufwand; nach oben geneigt
Meaning
difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward
Example
Learning a new language can be an uphill battle.
Eine neue Sprache zu lernen kann eine schwierige Schlacht sein.
C1 noun ɪkˌstræp.əˈleɪ.ʃən

extrapolation

Extrapolation
Meaning
The action of estimating or concluding something by assuming that existing trends will continue.
Example
His extrapolation of market trends helped in financial planning.
Seine Extrapolation der Marktentwicklungen half bei der finanziellen Planung.
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋɡlɪŋ/

kingling

kleiner König
Meaning
A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.
Example
The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.
Der kleine König verlangte Respekt von seinem Volk, trotz seines kleinen Reiches.
C2 noun /ˈprɒsədi/

prosody

Prosodie
Meaning
The patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry and speech.
Example
The professor explained how prosody affects the mood of a poem.
Der Professor erklärte, wie die Prosodie die Stimmung eines Gedichts beeinflusst.
B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

peinlichkeit
Meaning
a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness
Example
Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.
Ihr Gesicht wurde nach dem Fehler rot vor Peinlichkeit.
B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.tən/

Fountain

brunnen
Meaning
a natural spring of water; an artificial structure from which water flows
Example
The fountain in the park attracts many visitors.
Der Brunnen im Park zieht viele Besucher an.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrləs/

parlous

gefährlich
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; precarious.
Example
The company is in a parlous financial state.
Das Unternehmen befindet sich in einem gefährlichen finanziellen Zustand.
C1 verb /reɪz/

raze

abreißen
Meaning
To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.
Example
The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments.
Die alte Fabrik wurde abgerissen, um Platz für neue Wohnungen zu schaffen.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/

monotone

monoton
Meaning
A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.
Example
The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow.
Der monoton klingende Lehrer machte es schwer, der Vorlesung zu folgen.
C2 noun /drɒs/

dross

Abfall
Meaning
worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities
Example
Most of his early writings were considered dross.
Die meisten seiner frühen Schriften wurden als Abfall betrachtet.
B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

ein dummer oder nachlässiger Fehler; ein schwerwiegender Fehler im Urteil.
Meaning
A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.
Example
His blunder cost the company a fortune.
Sein Fehler hat das Unternehmen ein Vermögen gekostet.
C1 verb /dɪˈmiːn/

demean

herabsetzen
Meaning
to cause someone to lose dignity or respect
Example
The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks.
Der Manager erniedrigte seine Angestellten mit unhöflichen Bemerkungen.
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 /ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/

aquaponics

Aquaponik
Meaning
A system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically.
Example
Aquaponics efficiently utilizes water by integrating fish and plant farming.
Aquaponik nutzt Wasser effizient, indem es Fisch- und Pflanzenzucht integriert.
A2 noun rɪˈpɔːt

report

Bericht
Meaning
An account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document after thorough investigation or consideration.
Example
The report highlights critical issues.
Der Bericht hebt kritische Probleme hervor.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

sehnsüchtig; nostalgisch
Meaning
having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy
Example
She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.
Sie gab ein sehnsüchtiges Lächeln, als sie sich an ihre Kindheitstage erinnerte.
B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

gegenseitig
Meaning
shared by two or more parties; reciprocal
Example
They have a mutual respect for each other.
Sie haben gegenseitigen Respekt füreinander.
C1 verb /əˈbriːvieɪt/

abbreviate

abkürzen
Meaning
To shorten a word, phrase, or text by leaving out letters or parts.
Example
We often abbreviate 'Doctor' to 'Dr'.
Wir kürzen 'Doktor' oft zu 'Dr.' ab.
B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

Sünde
Meaning
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law
Example
He confessed his sin to the priest.
Er bekannte seine Sünde dem Priester.
A1 verb /æsk/

ask

fragen
Meaning
to request information; to inquire; to invite
Example
Can I ask you a question about the homework?
Kann ich dir eine Frage zu den Hausaufgaben stellen?
A1 noun /ˈdænsɪŋ/

dancing

Meaning
the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music
Example
They spent the evening dancing at the party.
B2 noun /ˈfriːdəm ˌfaɪtər/

freedom fighter

Freiheitskämpfer
Meaning
a person who takes part in an armed or political struggle to achieve freedom or independence for their people or country
Example
The freedom fighter dedicated his life to the liberation of his homeland.
Der Freiheitskämpfer widmete sein Leben der Befreiung seines Landes.
C1 noun /ˈherən/

Heron

reiher
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and neck that feeds on fish
Example
The heron stood motionless by the water's edge, waiting for fish.
Der Reiher stand reglos am Wasser, wartend auf Fische.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈveləpt/

Undeveloped

nicht entwickelt; unreif; primitiv
Meaning
not yet developed; immature or primitive
Example
The undeveloped land was later turned into a park.
Das unentwickelte Land wurde später in einen Park umgewandelt.
C2 noun, adjective, verb /ˈrɛprəˌbeɪt/

reprobate

unmoralische Person
Meaning
A person of immoral character; to express disapproval of; morally corrupt.
Example
The old reprobate spent his days gambling and drinking.
Der alte Reprobate verbrachte seine Tage mit Glücksspiel und Trinken.
B1 noun /ˈmaɪ.krəˌskoʊp/

microscope

mikroskop
Meaning
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as cells, by magnifying them.
Example
The scientist observed the bacteria under the microscope.
Der Wissenschaftler beobachtete die Bakterien unter dem Mikroskop.
C1 noun /ˈrɛnɪˌɡeɪd/

renegade

Renegat
Meaning
a person who deserts or betrays an organization, country, or principles
Example
He was labeled a renegade after leaving the party and criticizing its policies.
Er wurde nach dem Verlassen der Partei und der Kritik an deren Politik als Renegat bezeichnet.
B2 verb /ˈtɪkəl/

Tickle

kitzeln
Meaning
to touch someone lightly to make them laugh; to amuse or please
Example
The feather tickles when it touches your skin.
Die Feder kitzelt, wenn sie deine Haut berührt.
A2 adjective /ˈmoʊbaɪl/

mobile

mobil
Meaning
Able to move or be moved easily; also refers to portable communication devices.
Example
She prefers a mobile lifestyle that allows her to travel frequently.
Sie bevorzugt einen mobilen Lebensstil, der es ihr ermöglicht, häufig zu reisen.
A1 preposition, adverb /ˈoʊvər/

over

über
Meaning
across, on top of, or beyond
Example
The book is lying over the table.
Das Buch liegt über dem Tisch.