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C1 noun /ʌnˈfeɪθfʊlnəs/

unfaithfulness

Untreue
Meaning
the quality of being disloyal or not faithful; breach of trust or fidelity
Example
His unfaithfulness led to the end of their marriage.
Seine Untreue führte zum Ende ihrer Ehe.
B2 adjective /ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/

Threatening

bedrohlich; einschüchternd
Meaning
expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating
Example
The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm.
Die dunklen Wolken sahen bedrohlich aus vor dem Sturm.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒbəbl/

improbable

unwahrscheinlich
Meaning
Not likely to be true or to happen.
Example
It seems improbable that he will arrive on time.
Es scheint unwahrscheinlich, dass er pünktlich ankommt.
C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

grauenhaft
Meaning
in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner
Example
The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.
Der Service im Restaurant war grauenhaft langsam.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛkt/

dissect

sezieren
Meaning
to cut apart an animal, plant, or other organism to study its internal parts; to analyze something in detail
Example
In biology class, students had to dissect a frog to learn about its anatomy.
Im Biologieunterricht mussten die Schüler einen Frosch sezieren, um seine Anatomie zu lernen.
C2 noun /kənˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.t̬i/

congeniality

Zuvorkommenheit
Meaning
The quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to.
Example
His congeniality makes him popular among friends.
Seine Zuvorkommenheit macht ihn unter seinen Freunden beliebt.
A1 noun /ˈbɑːθruːm/

bathroom

Badezimmer
Meaning
a room containing a toilet and usually a sink or shower
Example
The bathroom is on the second floor.
Das Badezimmer ist im zweiten Stock.
C2 noun /liːən/

lien

Pfandrecht
Meaning
A legal right to keep possession of property until a debt is paid.
Example
The bank placed a lien on the house until the mortgage was cleared.
Die Bank legte ein Pfandrecht auf das Haus, bis die Hypothek beglichen war.
C1 adjective /ˈhɪd.i.əs/

Hideous

abscheulich; hässlich; grässlich
Meaning
extremely ugly or unpleasant; causing shock or disgust
Example
The monster in the movie had a hideous appearance.
Das Monster im Film hatte ein abscheuliches Aussehen.
B1 adjective /əˈbiː.di.ənt/

Obedient

gehorsam
Meaning
willing to comply with orders or instructions; submissive
Example
The obedient student always follows the teacher's instructions.
Der gehorsame Schüler folgt immer den Anweisungen des Lehrers.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈɪnvəlɪd/ (adjective), /ɪnˈvælɪd/ (noun)

invalid

ungültig
Meaning
Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.
Example
The court declared the contract invalid.
Das Gericht erklärte den Vertrag für ungültig.
C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪk/

Fanatic

fanatisch
Meaning
extremely passionate about something; showing excessive enthusiasm or devotion
Example
He is a fanatic supporter of his football team.
Er ist ein fanatischer Anhänger seines Fußballteams.
B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

Scheiße
Meaning
a vulgar term for feces or excrement
Example
The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.
Der Hund hat Unordnung gemacht, indem er seine Scheiße auf dem Boden hinterlassen hat.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/

foliage

Laub
Meaning
The leaves of a plant, collectively.
Example
The autumn foliage looked stunning in the park.
Das Herbstlaub sah im Park atemberaubend aus.
B2 noun /ˌveəriˈeɪʃən/

Variation

Variation; Veränderung; Unterschied in Zustand oder Menge
Meaning
a change or difference in condition, amount, or level; a different or distinct form or version of something
Example
There was a significant variation in temperature throughout the day.
Es gab eine signifikante Variation der Temperatur im Laufe des Tages.
B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

Luftverschmutzung
Meaning
The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.
Example
Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.
Die Luftverschmutzung durch Fabriken führte zur ersten Umweltbewegung.
C2 adjective ɪnˈdɒm.ɪ.tə.bəl

indomitable

unbezwingbar
Meaning
Impossible to subdue or defeat.
Example
Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome adversity.
Ihr unbezwungener Geist half ihr, Widrigkeiten zu überwinden.
C2 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑː.lə.sɪs/

electrolysis

Elektrolyse
Meaning
A chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through a liquid or solution.
Example
Electrolysis is used to separate hydrogen from water.
Elektrolyse wird verwendet, um Wasserstoff aus Wasser zu trennen.
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/

examiner

Prüfer
Meaning
A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications
Example
The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully.
Der Prüfer überprüfte sorgfältig das Antwortblatt jedes Schülers.
C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

schnell und unordentlich schreiben
Meaning
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
Example
He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.
Er kritzelte seine Unterschrift am unteren Rand der Seite.
C1 adverb /ˈkrɒswaɪz/

Crosswise

kreuzweise
Meaning
in the form of a cross; diagonally across
Example
Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire.
Lege die Holzscheite kreuzweise, um ein stabiles Feuer zu bauen.
A1 adjective /hoʊl/

Whole

ganz
Meaning
complete; entire; all of something
Example
He ate the whole pizza by himself.
Er aß die ganze Pizza ganz allein.
B2 adjective, noun /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/

intellectual

intellektuell
Meaning
Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.
Example
She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.
Sie genießt intellektuelle Diskussionen über Philosophie.
C1 noun /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Imposition

Auferlegung; Last; ungerechte Forderung
Meaning
the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed; an unfair burden or demand
Example
The imposition of new taxes without consultation angered the citizens greatly.
Die Auferlegung neuer Steuern ohne Beratung verärgerte die Bürger erheblich.
C1 verb /ˈtɑːtər/

totter

torkeln
Meaning
To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.
Example
The old man tottered across the street with a cane.
Der alte Mann torkelte mit einem Stock die Straße entlang.
C1 noun /kriːd/

creed

Glaube, Prinzip
Meaning
A system of religious or spiritual beliefs or a guiding principle.
Example
Freedom of speech is part of his personal creed.
Die Redefreiheit ist Teil seines persönlichen Glaubens.
C1 noun flɛər

flair

natürliches Talent
Meaning
A natural ability to do something well.
Example
She has a flair for design, always creating visually stunning work.
Sie hat ein Flair für Design und schafft immer visuell beeindruckende Arbeiten.
B1 adverb /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

Absolutely

absolut; völlig; ohne Ausnahme
Meaning
completely; totally; without exception
Example
I absolutely agree with your decision.
Ich stimme deiner Entscheidung absolut zu.
C2 adjective /ˈkɔːpjʊlənt/

corpulent

korpulent, dick
Meaning
fat or obese; having a large bulky body
Example
The corpulent man struggled to fit into the small chair.
Der corpulente Mann hatte Schwierigkeiten, in den kleinen Stuhl zu passen.
A1 noun /triː/

tree

Baum
Meaning
a large plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves
Example
The tree in our backyard is over a hundred years old.
Der Baum in unserem Garten ist über hundert Jahre alt.
B2 noun /ˈtɛl.ər/

teller

Bankangestellter; Erzähler
Meaning
A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something
Example
The bank teller counted the cash carefully before handing it over.
Der Bankangestellte zählte das Bargeld sorgfältig, bevor er es übergab.
C1 adjective /tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/

tangential

tangential
Meaning
relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something
Example
His remarks were tangential to the main topic of discussion.
Seine Bemerkungen waren tangential zum Hauptthema der Diskussion.
C1 noun /ˌdʒenəˈræləti/

generality

Generalisierung
Meaning
A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.
Example
The speech was full of generalities and lacked concrete details.
Die Rede war voller Allgemeinplätze und es fehlten konkrete Details.
B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

Biodiversität
Meaning
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Example
Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.
Regenwälder sind Heimat für enorme Biodiversität.
C2 noun /ˈterəpɪn/

terrapin

eine kleine Süßwasserschildkröte
Meaning
a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America
Example
The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond.
Die Terrapin kroch langsam in den Teich.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɒtɪk/

erotic

erotisch
Meaning
relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement
Example
The novel contained several erotic scenes.
Der Roman enthielt mehrere erotische Szenen.
C1 verb /kənˈstruː/

construe

auslegen
Meaning
to interpret or understand the meaning of something in a particular way
Example
His words could be construed as a threat.
Seine Worte könnten als Bedrohung ausgelegt werden.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːtʃ.pɑːtʃ/

Hotchpotch

wirres Durcheinander; ein Haufen gemischter Dinge
Meaning
a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things
Example
The room was a hotchpotch of old furniture, books, and random decorations.
Das Zimmer war ein wirres Durcheinander aus alten Möbeln, Büchern und zufälligen Dekorationen.
C2 adjective /boʊˈhiːmiən/

bohemian

bohemien
Meaning
unconventional, artistic, and free-spirited in lifestyle or appearance
Example
She decorated her apartment in a bohemian style with colorful fabrics.
Sie dekorierte ihre Wohnung im bohemischen Stil mit bunten Stoffen.
B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

zirkuläre Wirtschaft
Meaning
An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.
Example
Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.
Die Einführung einer zirkulären Wirtschaft kann Abfall reduzieren.
C1 noun /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

Urlaubszeit für Studium oder Reise
Meaning
A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.
Example
She took a sabbatical to research her new book.
Sie nahm ein Sabbatical, um ihr neues Buch zu erforschen.
C1 verb /daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

diverge

sich trennen
Meaning
to separate and go in different directions; to differ
Example
The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.
Die beiden Wege trennen sich an der Gabelung der Straße.
C2 noun, verb /ˈmaɪər/

mire

Schlamm / Verwicklung
Meaning
A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.
Example
The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.
Das Auto blieb nach dem starken Regen im Schlamm stecken.
B1 noun /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/

Giant

Riese; mythisches oder imaginäres Wesen in menschlicher Form, aber übermenschlicher Größe
Meaning
an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size; something of great size or force
Example
The technology giant announced record profits for the third consecutive quarter.
Der Technologieriese kündigte Rekordgewinne für das dritte Quartal in Folge an.
A2 noun /ˈkʌpəl/

couple

Paar
Meaning
two people or things considered together; a pair
Example
They make a lovely couple and have been married for five years.
Sie sind ein schönes Paar und seit fünf Jahren verheiratet.
C1 verb /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

sophisticate

verfeinern
Meaning
to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners
Example
Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview.
Reisen ins Ausland half, seine Weltanschauung zu verfeinern.
B2 noun /ˈærəɡəns/

Arrogance

arroganz
Meaning
having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities
Example
His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Seine Arroganz machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
B1 adjective ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk

economic

wirtschaftlich
Meaning
Relating to economics or the economy.
Example
The issue had significant economic implications.
Das Problem hatte erhebliche wirtschaftliche Auswirkungen.
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.
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 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/

undergo

durchmachen
Meaning
to go through something, especially something unpleasant or difficult
Example
She had to undergo surgery to recover.
Sie musste sich einer Operation unterziehen, um sich zu erholen.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈbjuːz/

disabuse

korrigieren
Meaning
To free someone from a false belief or misconception.
Example
The teacher tried to disabuse the students of their misunderstanding.
Der Lehrer versuchte, die Schüler von ihrem Missverständnis zu befreien.
C1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/

notwithstanding

trotzdem
Meaning
In spite of; despite
Example
Notwithstanding the challenges, the team completed the project.
Trotz der Herausforderungen hat das Team das Projekt abgeschlossen.
C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocracy

Theokratie
Meaning
A system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God or a deity.
Example
The country was governed as a theocracy where religious leaders had supreme authority.
Das Land wurde als Theokratie regiert, in der religiöse Führer die höchste Autorität hatten.
C2 noun ˈɛn.ɡræm

Engram

Physische Zeichen im Gehirn für die Speicherung und den Abruf von Erinnerungen
Meaning
Physical signs or patterns in the brain for memory storage and retrieval
Example
Scientists study engrams to understand how memories are stored.
Wissenschaftler studieren Engramme, um zu verstehen, wie Erinnerungen gespeichert werden.
C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

Schwammgurke
Meaning
a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young
Example
The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.
Die Schwammgurke kann gegessen werden, wenn sie jung ist oder getrocknet werden, um natürliche Schwämme herzustellen.
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt

intermittent

intermittierend
Meaning
Happening irregularly, not continuously.
Example
The rain was intermittent throughout the day.
Der Regen war den ganzen Tag über intermittierend.
C1 adjective /ɪˈledʒ.ə.bəl/

illegible

unleserlich
Meaning
Not clear enough to be read; unreadable.
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was almost illegible.
Die Handschrift des Arztes war fast unleserlich.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

externally

äußerlich
Meaning
in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance
Example
The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.
Das Gebäude erschien äußerlich modern, aber innen war es ziemlich altmodisch.
C1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

Archetyp, Urbild
Meaning
A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.
Example
This painting is the archetype of modern art.
Dieses Gemälde ist der Archetyp der modernen Kunst.
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər/

Weaver

Weber
Meaning
a person who makes cloth by interlacing threads on a loom
Example
The skilled weaver created intricate patterns on the silk fabric.
Der geschickte Weber erschuf komplizierte Muster auf dem Seidenstoff.
C2 noun /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

Pharmakopöe
Meaning
An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.
Example
The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.
Der Arzt konsultierte die Pharmakopöe, um die richtige Dosis des Medikaments zu überprüfen.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/

dictatorial

diktatorisch
Meaning
Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.
Example
His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues.
Sein diktatorischer Stil machte ihn unter den Kollegen unbeliebt.
B1 noun /tæŋk/

Tank

Panzer
Meaning
a heavily armored fighting vehicle moving on a continuous track
Example
The tank rolled through the battlefield with powerful armor.
Der Panzer rollte mit mächtiger Rüstung über das Schlachtfeld.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒvɪdənt/

provident

vorausschauend
Meaning
making or indicative of timely preparation for the future
Example
She was provident in saving money for her children’s education.
Sie war vorausschauend, indem sie Geld für die Ausbildung ihrer Kinder sparte.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/

imaginable

vorstellbar
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived.
Example
They offered every imaginable type of food at the festival.
Sie boten auf dem Festival jede erdenkliche Art von Essen an.
B2 noun /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

rating

Bewertung
Meaning
an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical
Example
The movie received a high rating from critics.
Der Film erhielt eine hohe Bewertung von den Kritikern.
C2 noun /ˈlɛvi/

levee

Deich
Meaning
An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.
Example
The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding.
Die Stadt baute einen Deich, um sich vor Überschwemmungen zu schützen.
C1 adjective /ˈraɪtfəl/

rightful

rechtmäßig
Meaning
having a legitimate or just claim; proper or lawful
Example
She is the rightful owner of the property.
Sie ist die rechtmäßige Besitzerin des Eigentums.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

penitential

büßend
Meaning
Relating to or expressing penitence or penance.
Example
The priest delivered a penitential sermon on forgiveness.
Der Priester hielt eine büßende Predigt über Vergebung.
A2 noun /ˈrɛsɪpi/

recipe

rezept
Meaning
a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required
Example
I found a great recipe for chocolate cake.
Ich habe ein tolles Rezept für Schokoladenkuchen gefunden.
B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

täuschen
Meaning
To cause someone to believe something that is not true.
Example
He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.
Er versuchte, seine Freunde mit einer falschen Geschichte zu täuschen.
B2 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

ausgeprägt
Meaning
very noticeable or strongly marked
Example
There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.
Es gibt einen ausgeprägten Unterschied zwischen den beiden Stilen.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.səns/

Licence

Lizenz
Meaning
a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade
Example
You need a driving licence to operate a car.
Du brauchst einen Führerschein, um ein Auto zu fahren.
A2 verb /bit/

beat

schlagen
Meaning
to strike repeatedly; to defeat; to pulsate rhythmically
Example
Our team will beat theirs in the final match.
Unser Team wird ihres im letzten Spiel schlagen.
C1 noun /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

Monotonie
Meaning
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
Example
Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.
Die Monotonie des Alltags zu durchbrechen kann die mentale Gesundheit verbessern.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

Syndrom
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
Das Down-Syndrom beeinflusst die körperliche und geistige Entwicklung einer Person.
B1 noun ˈpɒdkɑːsts

podcasts

podcast
Meaning
A digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.
Example
Podcasts are great for improving listening.
Podcasts sind großartig, um das Zuhören zu verbessern.
C2 adverb /ˈprɒksɪmətli/

proximately

nahe
Meaning
In a near or close manner; nearly.
Example
The village lies proximately to the river.
Das Dorf liegt nahe am Fluss.
B2 adjective /ˈsel.jə.lər/

Cellular

zellulär
Meaning
relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology
Example
Cellular technology has revolutionized communication.
Die Zelluläre Technologie hat die Kommunikation revolutioniert.
B2 noun /ˈɡloʊbəl əˈwɛrnɪs/

global awareness

globale Bewusstseinsbildung
Meaning
Worldwide consciousness and understanding of important issues that affect people globally, leading to informed action and policy changes.
Example
Global awareness of climate change is essential for policy changes.
Globale Bewusstseinsbildung über den Klimawandel ist entscheidend für politische Veränderungen.
B1 adverb /ˈpraʊdli/

proudly

stolz
Meaning
in a way that shows pride or satisfaction; with a sense of honor or achievement
Example
She proudly displayed her achievements to her family.
Sie zeigte stolz ihre Erfolge ihrer Familie.
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

chasten

züchtigen / unterwerfen
Meaning
to correct or discipline; to humble or subdue
Example
The coach chastened the team after their poor performance.
Der Trainer züchtigte das Team nach ihrer schlechten Leistung.
C1 verb /kliːv/

cleave

spalten, schneiden
Meaning
to split or divide; to cut through forcefully
Example
He used an axe to cleave the wood.
Er benutzte eine Axt, um das Holz zu spalten.
C2 adjective /sɪˈlæbɪk/

syllabic

silbisch
Meaning
Relating to or based on syllables.
Example
The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word.
Der Lehrer erklärte die silbische Struktur des Wortes.
B1 noun /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/

wildlife

Wildtierwelt
Meaning
animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment
Example
The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
Der Park ist Heimat einer großen Vielfalt an Wildtieren.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənts/

condiments

Gewürze oder Saucen
Meaning
Seasonings or sauces used to add flavor to food.
Example
Ketchup and mustard are popular condiments for burgers.
Ketchup und Senf sind beliebte Gewürze für Burger.
C1 adjective ˈdɪs.pər.ət

disparate

unterschiedlich
Meaning
containing elements very different from one another.
Example
Their opinions were disparate, leading to debates.
Ihre Meinungen waren disparat, was zu Debatten führte.
C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

Gebetbuch
Meaning
A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
Example
The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.
Der Mönch las während des morgendlichen Gebets aus dem Gebetbuch.
B2 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

Mentor
Meaning
an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced
Example
She acted as a mentor for the new employees.
Sie fungierte als Mentor für die neuen Mitarbeiter.
C1 noun /pʌnˈdʒɑː.bi/

Punjabi

punjabi
Meaning
a traditional long shirt worn in South Asia, typically loose-fitting
Example
He wore a white punjabi for the festival celebration.
Er trug einen weißen Punjabi zur Festivalfeier.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaɪnd/

Unkind

grausam; nicht nett
Meaning
cruel; not nice or caring toward others
Example
It was unkind of him to make fun of her appearance.
Es war unfreundlich von ihm, sich über ihr Aussehen lustig zu machen.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

Futurist
Meaning
A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.
Example
The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.
Der Futurist sagte große Veränderungen im Verkehr im nächsten Jahrzehnt voraus.
C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

heiligen
Meaning
to make holy or sacred; to purify
Example
The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.
Der Priester wird die Hochzeitszeremonie heiligen.
C2 noun /ˈɔːfəl/

offal

Innereien
Meaning
the internal organs and entrails of an animal used as food; waste parts
Example
The butcher prepared sausages using pork offal.
Der Metzger bereitete Würste mit Schweineinnereien zu.
C1 verb kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt

corroborate

bestätigen
Meaning
Confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.
Example
The witness corroborated the defendant's testimony.
Der Zeuge hat die Aussage des Angeklagten korrigiert.
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.
A1 noun /ˈhʌzbənd/

husband

Ehemann
Meaning
A married man regarded in relation to his spouse.
Example
Her husband is very supportive of her career.
Ihr Ehemann ist sehr unterstützend in ihrer Karriere.
C2 verb /əˈkuːtər/

accouter

ausstatten
Meaning
to equip or outfit, typically with military or ceremonial attire
Example
The soldiers were accoutered in full battle gear.
Die Soldaten waren in voller Kriegsrüstung ausgerüstet.
C1 noun /vəˈræs.ə.ti/

veracity

Wahrhaftigkeit
Meaning
Conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness.
Example
The journalist checked the veracity of the report.
Der Journalist überprüfte die Wahrhaftigkeit des Berichts.
C2 adjective /ˈfæləbl/

fallible

fehleranfällig
Meaning
capable of making mistakes or being wrong
Example
Even experts are fallible and can make errors.
Selbst Experten sind fehlbar und können Fehler machen.
B2 noun /jɔːn/

Yawn

Gähnen
Meaning
an involuntary opening of the mouth and inhalation of air due to tiredness or boredom
Example
She couldn't suppress a yawn during the boring lecture.
Sie konnte ein Gähnen während der langweiligen Vorlesung nicht unterdrücken.
C1 noun /blɪs/

Bliss

perfektes glück; große freude
Meaning
perfect happiness; great joy
Example
She felt pure bliss while watching the beautiful sunset.
Sie fühlte reines Glück, während sie den schönen Sonnenuntergang betrachtete.
C2 noun /ˈmæk.rəˌkɒz.əm/

macrocosm

Makrokosmos
Meaning
The whole universe considered as a large, complex system; a large-scale representation of something.
Example
The macrocosm of the universe reflects the microcosm of human life.
Der Makrokosmos des Universums spiegelt den Mikrokosmos des menschlichen Lebens wider.
A2 noun /klaʊd/

Cloud

wolke
Meaning
a visible mass of condensed water vapour floating in the atmosphere above the ground
Example
Dark clouds gathered before the storm.
Dunkle Wolken sammelten sich vor dem Sturm.
B2 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

leicht zu bedienen
Meaning
convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands
Example
This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.
Dieses Taschenmesser ist sehr nützlich, wenn du campen gehst.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/

exalt

erheben, verherrlichen
Meaning
to praise highly or raise in rank, honor, or power
Example
The community exalted the teacher for his dedication.
Die Gemeinschaft exaltierte den Lehrer für sein Engagement.
C2 verb /ˈfɛtər/

fetter

fesseln, einschränken
Meaning
to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom
Example
The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students.
Die strengen Regeln fesselten die Kreativität der Studenten.
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/

mercenary

Söldner
Meaning
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.
Example
The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage.
Der Söldner kämpfte für denjenigen, der den höchsten Lohn bezahlte.
B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

Abkürzung
Meaning
a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example
NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA ist eine Abkürzung für National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
A2 noun əˈlɪm.pɪk ɡeɪmz

Olympic Games

olympische spiele
Meaning
The world's largest international sports competition held every four years, bringing together athletes from different countries to compete in various sports.
Example
The Olympic Games bring together the world's top athletes.
Die Olympischen Spiele bringen die besten Athleten der Welt zusammen.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkɒnstənsi/

inconstancy

Inkonstanz
Meaning
The quality of changing frequently or being unreliable.
Example
The inconstancy of the weather makes planning difficult.
Die Inkonstanz des Wetters erschwert die Planung.
B1 verb /ˈrɛdʒɪstər/

register

registrieren
Meaning
To enter or record officially on a list or in a book.
Example
You must register for the conference before the deadline.
Du musst dich für die Konferenz vor der Frist registrieren.
B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

Bach
Meaning
a small stream or narrow river
Example
We went fishing by the creek near our house.
Wir gingen angeln am Bach in der Nähe unseres Hauses.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspleɪn/

explain

erklären
Meaning
to make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in more detail
Example
The teacher explained the difficult concept to the students.
Der Lehrer erklärte den schwierigen Begriff den Schülern.
C1 adjective /ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

theological

theologisch
Meaning
Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.
Example
He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice.
Er schrieb eine theologische Abhandlung über das Konzept der göttlichen Gerechtigkeit.
C2 noun /ˈɡʌl.i/

gully

Schlucht, Bach
Meaning
A narrow channel or ravine worn away by water.
Example
After the storm, the road was cut by a deep gully.
Nach dem Sturm wurde die Straße von einem tiefen Tal durchzogen.
B1 noun ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

Erwärmung
Meaning
The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.
Example
Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.
Das Erwärmen beschleunigt sich aufgrund von Treibhausgasen.
B2 adjective ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl

instrumental

instrumentell
Meaning
Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.
Example
Children can be instrumental in building a better society.
Kinder können bei der Schaffung einer besseren Gesellschaft eine wichtige Rolle spielen.
C2 noun /ˌɪmpjuˈteɪʃən/

imputation

Imputation
Meaning
an accusation or attribution of blame
Example
The politician denied the imputation of corruption.
Der Politiker bestritt die Imputation der Korruption.