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B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

Unterwäsche
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie
Example
He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.
Er faltete seine Unterwäsche sorgfältig, bevor er sie einpackte.
B1 preposition /ˈvaɪə/ or /ˈviːə/

via

durch
Meaning
through, by way of, or using a particular route or means
Example
She sent the documents via email.
Sie schickte die Dokumente per E-Mail.
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

appurtenance

Zubehör / Ergänzungsteil
Meaning
an accessory or supplementary part of something
Example
The garage is an appurtenance of the main house.
Die Garage ist ein Zubehör des Hauptgebäudes.
B1 noun taɪm ˈmænɪdʒmənt

time management

Zeitmanagement
Meaning
The process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities
Example
Time management is crucial for success.
Zeitmanagement ist entscheidend für den Erfolg.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/

cycloid

Zyklidkurve
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle as it rolls along a straight line
Example
The cycloid is often studied in mathematics and physics.
Die Zyklidkurve wird häufig in Mathematik und Physik studiert.
C2 noun /fləˈtɪlə/

flotilla

Flottille
Meaning
A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.
Example
A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbor at dawn.
Eine Flottille von Fischkuttern verließ den Hafen bei Sonnenaufgang.
B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

sequenz
Meaning
a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order
Example
The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.
Die Tanzsequenz war perfekt choreografiert.
A2 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.ʃɪp/

Relationship

Beziehung
Meaning
the way two people or groups feel and behave towards each other; a connection between two things
Example
They have a very close relationship.
Sie haben eine sehr enge Beziehung.
C1 noun ˌmʌn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monetization

Die Umwandlung eines Vermögenswertes oder einer Dienstleistung in eine Möglichkeit, Geld zu verdienen
Meaning
Converting an asset or service into a way of earning money.
Example
YouTube allows content creators to earn money through monetization.
YouTube ermöglicht es Inhaltserstellern, durch Monetarisierung Geld zu verdienen.
C1 noun /ˈtem.pər.ə.mənt/

Temperament

Temperament; Gemüt; natürliche Veranlagung
Meaning
a person's natural disposition or mood; characteristic behavior patterns
Example
She has a calm temperament that helps her handle stress well.
Sie hat ein ruhiges Temperament, das ihr hilft, Stress gut zu bewältigen.
B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

Fragment; Stück;
Meaning
a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion
Example
Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.
Archäologen fanden Fragmente von antiker Keramik, die im Boden vergraben waren.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/

emergent

aufkommend
Meaning
just coming into existence or becoming prominent
Example
The emergent startup quickly attracted investors.
Das aufkommende Startup zog schnell Investoren an.
B2 noun /ɡoʊld fɪʃ/

Gold fish

Goldfisch
Meaning
a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet
Example
The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl.
Der Goldfisch schwamm in Kreisen um sein Glasbecken.
A2 verb /səˈpəʊz/

suppose

annehmen
Meaning
to assume or believe something is true without proof
Example
I suppose she will be here soon.
Ich nehme an, dass sie bald hier sein wird.
C2 adjective /prəˈpɪʃəs/

propitious

günstig
Meaning
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable
Example
The sunny weather was a propitious start to the picnic.
Das sonnige Wetter war ein günstiger Start für das Picknick.
A2 noun /ɛmˈplɔɪ.iː/

employee

Angestellter
Meaning
A person who works for an organization or company in return for payment.
Example
The company values each employee's contribution to its success.
Das Unternehmen schätzt den Beitrag jedes Mitarbeiters zu seinem Erfolg.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɒlərənt/

intolerant

intolerant
Meaning
unwilling to accept or respect beliefs or behavior different from one's own
Example
He is intolerant of any opinion that differs from his own.
Er ist intolerant gegenüber jeder Meinung, die sich von seiner eigenen unterscheidet.
B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

respektabel
Meaning
worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent
Example
He comes from a respectable family in the community.
Er kommt aus einer respektablen Familie in der Gemeinschaft.
C1 verb, noun /mjuːz/

muse

nachdenken / Inspirationsquelle
Meaning
to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer
Example
She sat by the window to muse about her future.
Sie saß am Fenster, um über ihre Zukunft nachzudenken.
C1 noun /ˌɪnˈdɪsəplɪn/

indiscipline

Undiszipliniertheit
Meaning
lack of discipline or self-control; failure to obey rules or maintain order
Example
Indiscipline among the students disrupted the learning environment.
Die Undiszipliniertheit der Schüler störte die Lernumgebung.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

Meaning
a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition
Example
She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.
A2 adverb /ˈʃʊə.li/

Surely

sicherlich
Meaning
without doubt; certainly
Example
You will surely pass the exam if you study hard.
Du wirst die Prüfung sicherlich bestehen, wenn du hart lernst.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

überwältigen
Meaning
to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle
Example
She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.
Sie war überwältigt von Dankbarkeit, nachdem sie die Hilfe erhalten hatte.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.ə.ri/

tannery

Gerberei
Meaning
A place where animal hides are processed into leather.
Example
The tannery produced high-quality leather for export.
Die Gerberei produzierte Leder von hoher Qualität für den Export.
C2 verb /læmˈpuːn/

lampoon

verhöhnen
Meaning
to publicly criticize or ridicule someone or something with humor, irony, or sarcasm
Example
The cartoonist lampooned the politician for his contradictory statements.
Der Karikaturist verhöhnte den Politiker wegen seiner widersprüchlichen Aussagen.
A2 noun /ˈʌndərweər/

underwear

Unterwäsche
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.
Example
He bought new underwear for the trip.
Er kaufte neue Unterwäsche für die Reise.
B2 noun /dəˈmeɪn/

domain

Bereich
Meaning
An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.
Example
Mathematics is her main domain of expertise.
Mathematik ist ihr Hauptbereich der Expertise.
A2 noun /rent/

Rent

Glück
Meaning
a payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord for use of property
Example
The monthly rent for this apartment is quite affordable.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

becoming

schick
Meaning
attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation
Example
That dress is very becoming on her.
Das Kleid steht ihr sehr gut.
C1 noun/verb /ˈkwɒr.i/

quarry

Steinbruch / Beute
Meaning
A place where stone or minerals are extracted; also means prey when hunted.
Example
The workers quarried limestone from the hill.
Die Arbeiter haben Kalkstein vom Hügel abgebaut.
B2 verb /prəˈkleɪm/

proclaim

proklamieren
Meaning
to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important
Example
The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.
Der Präsident proklamierte einen nationalen Trauertag.
C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

hermetisch
Meaning
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
Example
The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.
Die Gläser wurden hermetisch versiegelt, um die Frische zu bewahren.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

bedrohlich
Meaning
Expressing a threat; menacing.
Example
The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.
Der Verbrecher warf dem Zeugen einen bedrohlichen Blick zu.
C1 adjective /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/

practicable

praktikabel
Meaning
able to be done or put into practice successfully
Example
The plan is not practicable without more resources.
Der Plan ist nicht praktikabel ohne mehr Ressourcen.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊltɪs/

poultice

warmer Kräuterumschlag
Meaning
a soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation
Example
The nurse applied a warm poultice to his injured leg.
Die Krankenschwester trug einen warmen Umschlag auf sein verletztes Bein auf.
B2 noun /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkraʊ.dɪŋ/

overcrowding

übermäßige Menschenansammlungen
Meaning
Excessive crowd or packed condition, having more people or vehicles in a place than the approved capacity.
Example
The subway system suffers from severe overcrowding during peak hours.
Das U-Bahn-System leidet während der Hauptverkehrszeiten unter schwerer Überfüllung.
C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

Gespenst
Meaning
A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.
Example
The specter of war still haunts the region.
Das Gespenst des Krieges verfolgt immer noch die Region.
C2 noun /dæmˈneɪ.ʃən/

Damnation

Verdammnis; Zerstörung
Meaning
condemnation to eternal punishment in hell; something that causes ruin or failure
Example
The preacher spoke about salvation and damnation in his sermon.
Der Prediger sprach in seiner Predigt über Erlösung und Verdammnis.
B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

eine kurze, interessante Geschichte, die in Reden oder Texten verwendet wird
Meaning
A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.
Example
A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.
Ein gut platzierte Anekdote macht eine Rede relatabler.
B2 adjective ˈɡluːmi

gloomy

düster
Meaning
Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic.
Example
The atmosphere suddenly turned gloomy.
Die Atmosphäre wurde plötzlich düster.
C1 noun /koʊˈhɪr.əns/

coherence

kohärenz
Meaning
The quality of being logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.
Example
The essay lacked coherence, making it hard to follow.
Der Aufsatz hatte keine Kohärenz, was es schwer machte, ihm zu folgen.
C1 noun ˌdʒɛriˈætrɪk səˈsaɪəti

geriatric society

geriatrische Gesellschaft
Meaning
A society or community where elderly people make up a large proportion of the population
Example
A geriatric society demands specialized healthcare systems.
Eine geriatrische Gesellschaft erfordert spezialisierte Gesundheitssysteme.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

diacritical

diakritisch
Meaning
Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.
Example
The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume.
Das Wort 'Résumé' hat diakritische Zeichen, die seine Bedeutung von 'resume' ändern.
B2 verb, noun /dɒn/

don

anziehen / Anführer
Meaning
to put on (an article of clothing); also used as a title for a respected person
Example
She donned her coat before leaving.
Sie zog ihren Mantel an, bevor sie ging.
B1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪd/

Qualified

qualifiziert; zertifiziert
Meaning
having the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience for a particular job or activity; certified
Example
She is a qualified doctor with years of experience.
Sie ist eine qualifizierte Ärztin mit jahrelanger Erfahrung.
B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

Methode
Meaning
A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure
Example
She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.
Sie entwickelte eine neue Methode zur Lösung mathematischer Probleme.
C2 noun /ˈkælvəri/

calvary

Kalvarienberg
Meaning
A place or experience of intense suffering, originally the site of Jesus’s crucifixion.
Example
For many refugees, the journey across the desert was a calvary.
Für viele Flüchtlinge war die Reise durch die Wüste eine große Prüfung.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊ.tiːnz/

proteins

Proteine
Meaning
Large biomolecules consisting of amino acids that perform essential functions in living organisms, including building and repairing tissues.
Example
Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.
Mageres Fleisch und Hülsenfrüchte liefern hochwertige Proteine.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

inglorious

ehrenlos
Meaning
Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.
Example
The army suffered an inglorious defeat.
Die Armee erlitt eine ehrenlose Niederlage.
B1 verb /dɪp/

dip

eintauchen
Meaning
to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again
Example
She dipped her bread into the soup.
Sie tauchte ihr Brot in die Suppe.
B2 adverb /rɪˈspektɪvli/

Respectively

jeweils; in der angegebenen Reihenfolge; getrennt und in der bereits erwähnten Reihenfolge
Meaning
in the order given; separately and in the order already mentioned
Example
John and Mary are 25 and 30 years old respectively.
John und Mary sind jeweils 25 und 30 Jahre alt.
A2 noun /hɑːrt/

Heart

Herz
Meaning
the organ in the chest that pumps blood through the body; the center of emotions and feelings
Example
The doctor listened to my heart with a stethoscope.
Der Arzt hörte mit einem Stethoskop auf mein Herz.
A2 pronoun /ðɛərz/

theirs

ihnen
Meaning
belonging to them; that which is theirs
Example
This book is theirs, not ours.
Dieses Buch gehört ihnen, nicht uns.
B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

Glück
Meaning
to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric
Example
She will stitch the torn dress carefully.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

im Uhrzeigersinn
Meaning
in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right
Example
Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.
Drehen Sie das Ventil im Uhrzeigersinn, um es festzuziehen.
C1 noun /ˈmenəs/

Menace

Bedrohung
Meaning
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat
Example
The reckless driver was a menace to everyone on the road.
Der rücksichtlose Fahrer war eine Bedrohung für alle auf der Straße.
B2 noun /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

opposition

Opposition
Meaning
the action of opposing or resisting something
Example
The opposition to the new law was strong.
Die Opposition gegen das neue Gesetz war stark.
A2 adjective /ˈsəʊʃəl/

social

sozial
Meaning
relating to society or its organization
Example
She has a very social personality and enjoys meeting new people.
Sie hat eine sehr soziale Persönlichkeit und trifft gerne neue Leute.
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.
A1 verb /wɪʃ/

wish

wünschen
Meaning
to want something to happen; to desire or hope for
Example
I wish I could fly like a bird.
Ich wünschte, ich könnte wie ein Vogel fliegen.
B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

Echo; Widerhall
Meaning
a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation
Example
His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.
Seine Stimme erzeugte ein klares Echo in der leeren Kathedrale.
C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

Trendsetter
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
Das Unternehmen wird als Trendsetter in der Technologiebranche angesehen.
B2 noun /ˈɛksələns/

excellence

Exzellenz
Meaning
the quality of being outstanding or extremely good
Example
The school is known for its academic excellence.
Die Schule ist bekannt für ihre akademische Exzellenz.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/

cautionary

warnend
Meaning
serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples
Example
The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending.
Der Bericht gibt eine warnende Botschaft über unkontrollierte Ausgaben.
B2 verb /ɪˈrʌpt/

erupt

ausbrechen
Meaning
to burst forth suddenly and violently
Example
The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.
Der Vulkan brach nach Jahrhunderten der Ruhe aus.
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

blind; ohne Sicht
Meaning
unable to see; blind; lacking vision
Example
The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.
Der blinde Mann navigierte die Straße mit seinem Führhund.
B2 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

Violation

Verletzung; Verstoß gegen Regeln
Meaning
the action of violating someone or something; the action of breaking or failing to comply with a rule or formal agreement
Example
The company was fined for violation of environmental regulations.
Das Unternehmen wurde mit einer Geldstrafe belegt, weil es die Umweltvorschriften verletzt hatte.
C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

unordentlich
Meaning
Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.
Example
He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.
Er kam mit unordentlichen Haaren und zerknitterter Kleidung.
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛksəbl/

reflexible

reflektierbar
Meaning
Capable of being reflected or bent back.
Example
The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions.
Die Oberfläche war hochreflektierend und warf das Licht in verschiedene Richtungen.
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəs/

duteous

pflichtbewusst
Meaning
dutiful; obedient and respectful
Example
The duteous child always followed her parents’ instructions.
Das pflichtbewusste Kind folgte immer den Anweisungen seiner Eltern.
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.
A1 verb /send/

send

senden
Meaning
to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit
Example
I will send you an email with the details.
Ich werde dir eine E-Mail mit den Details senden.
C1 noun /ˈdiːviəns/

deviance

Abweichung
Meaning
Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.
Example
The book studies deviance in urban youth culture.
Das Buch untersucht Abweichung in der urbanen Jugendkultur.
B1 noun /ˈkæləri/

calorie

Kalorie
Meaning
A unit of energy, often used to measure the energy content of food and drink.
Example
She checks the calorie count before eating any packaged food.
Sie prüft die Kalorienzahl, bevor sie verpacktes Essen isst.
C2 verb ˈlev.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ

levitating

schwebend
Meaning
Rising and hovering in the air, especially as a result of supernatural or magical power.
Example
The levitating structure is an engineering marvel.
Die schwebende Struktur ist ein Ingenieurwunder.
B1 noun /ˈsæm.pəl/

Sample

Probe
Meaning
a small part taken as an example of the whole; a specimen
Example
The doctor took a blood sample for testing.
Der Arzt nahm eine Blutprobe für den Test.
C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

eine Aufgabe nach der anderen machen
Meaning
The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.
Example
Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.
Monotasking führt oft zu qualitativ hochwertigerer Arbeit.
C2 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

lange und leidenschaftliche Rede halten, oft in Wut
Meaning
to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech
Example
The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.
Der Politiker hielt eine Rede vor der Menge über eine Stunde lang.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːbaɪl/

nubile

jungfräulich
Meaning
of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage
Example
The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing.
Das Dorf feierte das Fest mit seinen jungfräulichen Mädchen, die tanzten.
B2 noun ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən

volunteer organization

freiwillige Organisation
Meaning
A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.
Example
BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling.
BD Clean ist eine freiwillige Organisation, die Recycling fördert.
B1 noun /səˈlɛbrɪti/

celebrity

berühmte Person
Meaning
a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports
Example
The celebrity was surrounded by fans at the airport.
Die berühmte Person war am Flughafen von Fans umgeben.
A2 noun /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

clothing

Kleidung
Meaning
items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively
Example
Warm clothing is essential in winter.
Warme Kleidung ist im Winter unerlässlich.
C2 noun /krɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/

cryptography

die Praxis, Informationen durch Verschlüsselungs- oder Codierungstechniken zu sichern
Meaning
The practice of securing information through encryption or coding techniques
Example
Modern cryptography ensures secure online transactions.
Moderne Kryptographie sichert sichere Online-Transaktionen.
C1 adjective ˈmer.ɪt beɪst

merit-based

leistungsbezogen
Meaning
Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.
Example
Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce.
Leistungsbezogene Rekrutierung stärkt die Arbeitskräfte.
B2 noun /ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/

realism

realismus
Meaning
The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.
Example
Her paintings are admired for their realism.
Ihre Gemälde werden für ihren Realismus bewundert.
C2 noun /ˈdræɡˌnɛt/

dragnet

Durchsuchung
Meaning
A systematic search or investigation, often by police to catch criminals.
Example
The police launched a dragnet to capture the fugitives.
Die Polizei startete eine Durchsuchung, um die Flüchtigen zu fangen.
B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

getränk
Meaning
a drink, especially one other than water
Example
Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?
Möchten Sie ein heißes oder kaltes Getränk zu Ihrer Mahlzeit?
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.
A2 noun /ˈwɛdɪŋ/

wedding

Hochzeit
Meaning
a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations
Example
They are planning a wedding in the summer.
Sie planen eine Hochzeit im Sommer.
C1 verb /ˈhæmpər/

hamper

verhindern
Meaning
to hinder or impede the movement or progress of
Example
The heavy rain hampered our travel plans.
Der starke Regen verhinderte unsere Reisepläne.
C2 adjective /vərˈmɪkjələr/

vermicular

wurmähnlich
Meaning
having a shape or appearance like a worm; worm-like
Example
The artist used a vermicular design to decorate the border of the manuscript.
Der Künstler verwendete ein wurmähnliches Design, um den Rand des Manuskripts zu dekorieren.
A2 adverb /ɪˈspeʃəli/

Especially

besonders; insbesondere; vor allem
Meaning
particularly; in particular; above all
Example
I love all fruits, especially mangoes.
Ich liebe alle Früchte, besonders Mangos.
A2 noun /ɡoʊst/

Ghost

Gespenst
Meaning
an apparition of a dead person believed to be able to become visible to the living; a spirit
Example
The old mansion was rumored to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner.
Es wurde gemunkelt, dass das alte Anwesen vom Gespenst seines früheren Besitzers heimgesucht wurde.
A1 noun /ˈdænsɪŋ/

dancing

Meaning
the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music
Example
They spent the evening dancing at the party.
C1 noun /nɑːtʃ/

notch

Kerbe
Meaning
A small cut or groove on the edge or surface of something; a level or degree of achievement.
Example
He carved a notch on the stick to mark the days.
Er schnitzte eine Kerbe in den Stock, um die Tage zu markieren.
A2 verb /ɪkˈsaɪt/

excite

aufregen
Meaning
to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness
Example
The idea of traveling abroad excites her.
Die Idee, ins Ausland zu reisen, macht sie aufgeregt.
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/

outweigh

mehr Gewicht haben
Meaning
To be more important, valuable, or significant than something else.
Example
The benefits of the new policy outweigh the risks.
Die Vorteile der neuen Politik überwiegen die Risiken.
C1 verb /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

mediate

vermitteln
Meaning
To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.
Example
She was asked to mediate between the two companies.
Sie wurde gebeten, zwischen den beiden Unternehmen zu vermitteln.
C1 verb /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

begrudge

jemandem etwas missgönnen / etwas ungern geben
Meaning
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
Example
She did not begrudge him his success.
Sie gönnte ihm seinen Erfolg nicht.
C1 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/

Stumpy

stumpf und dick
Meaning
short and thick; having a short, thick appearance
Example
The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.
Der stumpy kleine Hund wedelte begeistert mit dem Schwanz.
B1 noun /ˈhæm.ər/

Hammer

Hammer
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head for hitting nails or breaking things
Example
She used a hammer to nail the picture frame to the wall.
Sie benutzte einen Hammer, um den Bilderrahmen an die Wand zu nageln.
C1 noun /ˈdrʌdʒəri/

drudgery

harte, monotone Arbeit
Meaning
Hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
She wanted to escape the drudgery of her daily routine.
Sie wollte der Monotonie ihrer täglichen Routine entkommen.
B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

spezialisiert
Meaning
designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
Example
He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
Er hat ein spezialisiertes Wissen über alte Zivilisationen.
C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

Mengen
Meaning
A large number or quantity of something (informal).
Example
She has scads of friends in the city.
Sie hat viele Freunde in der Stadt.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

Selbstkontrolle
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
Example
Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
Selbstkontrolle ist wichtig, um ein ausgewogenes Leben zu führen.
B2 noun /ˈɡæm.blər/

Gambler

Spieler
Meaning
a person who gambles regularly, typically someone who cannot resist the urge to gamble
Example
The experienced gambler knew when to fold his cards and when to bet big.
Der erfahrene Spieler wusste, wann er seine Karten ablegen und wann er groß wetten sollte.
B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

Revolutionen
Meaning
Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.
Example
Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.
Revolutionen führen oft zu bedeutenden gesellschaftlichen Veränderungen.
A2 verb /daɪ/

die

sterben
Meaning
to stop living; to cease to exist
Example
The flowers will die without water.
Die Blumen werden ohne Wasser sterben.
A1 noun /breɪk/

break

Pause
Meaning
A pause in work or during an activity or event.
Example
Short breaks refresh your mind.
Kurze Pausen erfrischen deinen Geist.
B1 noun /ˈmelədi/

Melody

Melodie; Musikton
Meaning
A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune
Example
She hummed a beautiful melody while cooking dinner.
Sie summte eine schöne Melodie, während sie das Abendessen kochte.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

Missverständnis
Meaning
a mistaken belief or misunderstanding
Example
There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.
Es gibt ein häufiges Missverständnis über die Ursachen der Krankheit.
C1 noun /ˈvɪstə/

vista

Aussicht
Meaning
A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.
Example
From the mountain top, we admired the breathtaking vista of the valley below.
Vom Gipfel des Berges bewunderten wir die atemberaubende Aussicht auf das Tal unten.
B2 adjective /kɒzˈmɛt.ɪk/

cosmetic

kosmetisch
Meaning
relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks
Example
She bought a new cosmetic cream for her skin.
Sie kaufte eine neue kosmetische Creme für ihre Haut.
B1 noun ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz

examinations

Prüfungen
Meaning
A detailed inspection or investigation; a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency.
Example
BPSC conducts rigorous examinations.
BPSC führt strenge Prüfungen durch.
C2 noun /ˈweɪstrəl/

wastrel

Verschwender, Faulenzer
Meaning
A person who wastes time, money, or resources; an idler or spendthrift.
Example
The young man was dismissed as a wastrel by his family.
Der junge Mann wurde von seiner Familie als ein Verschwender abgetan.
C1 noun /ˈsɪtəˌdɛl/

citadel

Zitadelle
Meaning
A fortress protecting or dominating a city.
Example
The ancient citadel stood guard over the town for centuries.
Die alte Zitadelle bewachte die Stadt über Jahrhunderte.
C1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/

alimony

Unterhalt
Meaning
financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce
Example
He was ordered by the court to pay monthly alimony to his ex-wife.
Das Gericht befahl ihm, seiner Ex-Frau monatlich Unterhalt zu zahlen.
C1 adjective, noun /ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

indicative

indikativ
Meaning
Serving as a sign or expression of something; in grammar, a mood used to make factual statements.
Example
His tone was indicative of his frustration.
Sein Ton war indikativ für seine Frustration.
C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

riskant
Meaning
Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
Example
Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.
Investieren in diese Firma scheint im Moment ziemlich riskant zu sein.
B1 adverb /ˈsekəndli/

secondly

zweitens
Meaning
Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.
Example
Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team.
Zuerst brauchen wir Finanzierung; zweitens brauchen wir ein starkes Team.
B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

parallel
Meaning
side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding
Example
The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.
Die beiden Straßen verlaufen parallel zueinander über mehrere Meilen.