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B2 adjective /ʌnˈɪndʒərd/

uninjured

unversehrt
Meaning
Without injury; not physically harmed.
Example
All the passengers were rescued uninjured.
Alle Passagiere wurden unversehrt gerettet.
C2 noun /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/

abridgment

Abkürzung
Meaning
A shortened version of a larger work, such as a book or speech.
Example
The publisher released an abridgment of the lengthy novel for students.
Der Herausgeber veröffentlichte eine Abkürzung des langen Romans für Studenten.
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.
C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

Scrupel
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
Er hatte keine Scrupel, um zu lügen, um voranzukommen.
C1 noun /dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/

depository

Depot, Lager
Meaning
a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets
Example
The national depository safeguards all government bonds.
Das nationale Depot schützt alle Staatsanleihen.
B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

ikonisch
Meaning
Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.
Example
The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.
Der Satz "Es war die beste Zeit..." ist ikonisch.
A2 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəl/

general

allgemein
Meaning
Relating to all or most people, things, or situations; not specific.
Example
He made a general comment about the project.
Er hat einen allgemeinen Kommentar zum Projekt gemacht.
C1 noun /ˌkɒk.əˈtuː/

Cockatoo

Kakadu
Meaning
a large parrot with a prominent crest that can be raised or lowered
Example
The white cockatoo raised its beautiful crest.
Der weiße Kakadu hob seinen schönen Kamm.
B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

Inventar
Meaning
A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.
Example
The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.
Der Ladenbesitzer hat das Inventar überprüft, bevor er den Laden öffnete.
B2 noun fəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

fertility

fruchtbarkeit
Meaning
The quality of being fertile; fruitfulness.
Example
Fertility of the soil is crucial for farming.
Die Fruchtbarkeit des Bodens ist entscheidend für die Landwirtschaft.
C2 noun /pɪˈdɒl.ə.dʒi/

pedology

Bodenkunde
Meaning
The study of soils in their natural environment.
Example
Pedology helps scientists understand soil fertility.
Pedologie hilft Wissenschaftlern, die Fruchtbarkeit des Bodens zu verstehen.
B2 noun rɪˈzentmənt

resentment

Groll
Meaning
Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
Example
Resentment grew among the students.
Der Groll wuchs unter den Studenten.
C1 adverb ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəli

experimentally

experimentell
Meaning
In a way that is based on or derived from experiment and observation rather than theory.
Example
Bose demonstrated findings experimentally.
Bose zeigte die Ergebnisse experimentell.
B1 noun /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/

attitude

Meaning
A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, often reflected in behavior.
Example
Her positive attitude helped her overcome many challenges.
A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

sicher; bestimmt
Meaning
completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true
Example
I am sure that he will come tomorrow.
Ich bin sicher, dass er morgen kommen wird.
C2 noun /pəˈruːzl/

perusal

aufmerksames Lesen
Meaning
The action of reading or examining something carefully.
Example
The contract was given to the lawyer for perusal.
Der Vertrag wurde dem Anwalt zur sorgfältigen Durchsicht übergeben.
C2 noun /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒəns/

indigence

Armut
Meaning
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
Example
The charity was founded to help people living in indigence.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation wurde gegründet, um Menschen zu helfen, die in Armut leben.
C2 noun /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

sagacity

tiefes Wissen
Meaning
The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
Example
His sagacity made him a great leader.
Seine Sagazität machte ihn zu einem großartigen Führer.
C1 noun /ˈɪrˌplʌɡ/

earplug

Ohrstöpsel
Meaning
a device inserted into the ear to block out noise or water
Example
He wore earplugs to sleep during the noisy night.
Er trug Ohrstöpsel, um während der lauten Nacht zu schlafen.
A1 adjective (superlative) /ˈɡreɪ.tɪst/

greatest

der größte
Meaning
The highest degree of greatness; the most outstanding or important.
Example
He is considered one of the greatest leaders of all time.
Er gilt als einer der größten Führer aller Zeiten.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/

Barnacle

Muschel
Meaning
a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces
Example
The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles.
Der alte Schiffsrumpf war mit Muscheln bedeckt.
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

Patent
Meaning
a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights
Example
He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.
Er hat seine neue Erfindung patentieren lassen, um sie vor dem Kopieren zu schützen.
B2 noun /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/

insecurity

Unsicherheit
Meaning
lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability
Example
Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience.
Ihre Unsicherheit ließ sie an ihren Fähigkeiten zweifeln.
C2 noun /ˌnɒn ˈsɛkwɪtər/

non sequitur

unlogische Bemerkung
Meaning
a statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous statement
Example
His comment about the weather was a complete non sequitur during the budget discussion.
Sein Kommentar über das Wetter war ein vollständiger non sequitur während der Budgetdiskussion.
B1 verb, noun /klɪp/

clip

schneiden / clip
Meaning
to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording
Example
She clipped the coupon from the newspaper.
Sie hat den Coupon aus der Zeitung ausgeschnitten.
C1 noun /ˈwɒndərlʌst/

wanderlust

Reiselust
Meaning
A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
Example
Her wanderlust took her to every corner of the globe.
Ihre Reiselust führte sie in jede Ecke der Welt.
B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

Kugel
Meaning
a metal projectile fired from a gun
Example
The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.
Die Kugel verfehlte ihr Ziel und traf die Wand.
B2 noun /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/

Recreation

Freizeit; der Prozess, etwas wieder zum Leben zu erwecken
Meaning
an activity that is done for enjoyment; the process of making something exist again
Example
The park provides recreation facilities for children and adults.
Der Park bietet Freizeiteinrichtungen für Kinder und Erwachsene.
A2 noun /piˈænoʊ/

Piano

Klavier
Meaning
a large keyboard musical instrument with black and white keys that produces sound by striking strings with hammers
Example
The little girl practiced piano for one hour every day.
Das kleine Mädchen übte jeden Tag eine Stunde Klavier.
C1 adjective /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/

Finite

begrenzt; endlich
Meaning
limited; having bounds or limits; not infinite
Example
Earth has finite natural resources.
Die Erde hat begrenzte natürliche Ressourcen.
B2 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

Wohlwender
Meaning
a person who desires happiness or success for another
Example
Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.
Viele Wohlwender kamen, um ihr zum Abschluss zu gratulieren.
B1 adverb /ðʌs/

thus

so
Meaning
as a result or consequence of something previously stated
Example
He was late, thus he missed the meeting.
Er kam zu spät, so hat er das Treffen verpasst.
C1 noun /mɑːrʃ/

Marsh

Sumpf
Meaning
An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide
Example
The endangered birds built their nests in the protected marsh.
Die gefährdeten Vögel bauten ihre Nester im geschützten Sumpf.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

Nightingale

Nachtigall
Meaning
small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night
Example
The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.
Die Nachtigall sang süß im Mondschein.
B2 adverb /ˈflu:əntli/

Fluently

fließend; mühelos
Meaning
in a smooth, effortless, and articulate manner; with ease and skill
Example
She speaks French fluently.
Sie spricht fließend Französisch.
C2 noun /ˌtrænspəˈzɪʃən/

transposition

Transposition
Meaning
the act of changing the order or position of something
Example
The transposition of digits caused an error in the calculation.
Die Transposition von Ziffern führte zu einem Fehler in der Berechnung.
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

diagnosis

Diagnose
Meaning
The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.
Example
The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.
Die Diagnose bestätigte, dass sie Diabetes hatte.
B2 noun /liːk/

Leek

Lauch
Meaning
vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion
Example
The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.
Die Suppe wurde mit Kartoffeln und Lauch gemacht.
B1 noun /blæk ˈber.i/

Black berry

Brombeeren
Meaning
a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes
Example
We picked fresh blackberries from the garden for our pie.
Wir haben frische Brombeeren aus dem Garten für unseren Kuchen gepflückt.
C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

autoritär
Meaning
Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.
Example
Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.
Autoritäre Erziehung schränkt oft die Unabhängigkeit eines Kindes ein.
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɚ.əns/

temperance

Mäßigung
Meaning
Moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint.
Example
Temperance is essential for a balanced life.
Mäßigung ist entscheidend für ein ausgewogenes Leben.
B2 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

Abonnent
Meaning
a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service
Example
She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.
Sie ist Abonnentin der monatlichen Zeitschrift.
B1 verb /ʃɪft/

shift

verschieben
Meaning
To move or change from one place, position, or situation to another.
Example
She had to shift her focus to the new project.
Sie musste ihren Fokus auf das neue Projekt verschieben.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈses.ənt/

incessant

unaufhörlich
Meaning
Continuing without pause or interruption; constant.
Example
The incessant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
Der unaufhörliche Lärm von der Baustelle erschwerte es, sich zu konzentrieren.
B2 adjective /aɪˈdentɪkəl/

Identical

identisch; genau gleich
Meaning
exactly the same; not different in any way
Example
The twins look completely identical to each other.
Die Zwillinge sehen völlig identisch aus.
C1 noun /məˈmɛn.toʊ/

memento

Andenken
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together.
Sie behielt das Ticket als Andenken an ihr erstes gemeinsames Konzert.
A2 noun /ˈləʊɡəʊ/

logo

Logo
Meaning
a symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.
Example
The company's logo was redesigned to reflect its new image.
Das Logo des Unternehmens wurde neu gestaltet, um sein neues Image widerzuspiegeln.
B2 verb /pəˈtroʊl/

patrol

patrouillieren
Meaning
to move around an area to watch or guard it
Example
The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety.
Die Polizei patrouilliert nachts auf den Straßen, um die Sicherheit zu gewährleisten.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

Jumbo

außergewöhnlich groß; riesig
Meaning
exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic
Example
The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport.
Das Jumbo-Jet wurde am Flughafen verspätet.
B2 verb /rɪˈkruːt/

recruit

rekrutieren
Meaning
to enlist or hire people for a job, service, or membership
Example
The company is trying to recruit more software engineers.
Das Unternehmen versucht, mehr Software-Ingenieure zu rekrutieren.
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

polygamist

Polygamist
Meaning
a person who has more than one spouse at the same time
Example
The polygamist had three wives living in different houses.
Der Polygamist hatte drei Frauen, die in verschiedenen Häusern lebten.
B1 adjective /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/

Original

original; primär; authentisch
Meaning
first; fundamental; primary; authentic
Example
This is the original document, not a copy.
Dies ist das Originaldokument, keine Kopie.
C1 verb /dɪˈteɪn/

detain

festnehmen
Meaning
to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority
Example
The police detained the suspect for questioning.
Die Polizei hat den Verdächtigen zur Befragung festgenommen.
B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

administrativ
Meaning
Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.
Example
Administrative reforms improve efficiency.
Verwaltungsreformen verbessern die Effizienz.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.təl/

genital

mit den Fortpflanzungsorganen verbunden
Meaning
relating to the reproductive organs
Example
The doctor explained the importance of genital hygiene.
Der Arzt erklärte die Bedeutung der genitalen Hygiene.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nɪʃ/

garnish

garnierten
Meaning
To decorate food with small items for added flavor or visual appeal.
Example
She garnished the dish with fresh coriander leaves.
Sie garnierten das Gericht mit frischen Korianderblättern.
C1 adjective /ˌtɒpsi ˈtɜːvi/

topsy-turvy

chaotisch
Meaning
in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down
Example
The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state.
Die plötzliche Ankündigung versetzte das Büro in einen völlig chaotischen Zustand.
C1 noun /ˈkʌn.stə.bəl/

constable

Polizist
Meaning
a police officer of the lowest rank
Example
The constable directed traffic at the busy intersection.
Der Polizist leitete den Verkehr an der belebten Kreuzung.
A2 adverb /ˈdɪfərəntli/

differently

anders
Meaning
in a way that is not the same as another or as expected
Example
She approached the problem differently than her colleagues.
Sie ging das Problem anders an als ihre Kollegen.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛmbəl/

dissemble

vorgetäuschen
Meaning
to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to pretend
Example
He tried to dissemble his anger with a forced smile.
Er versuchte, seinen Ärger mit einem erzwungenen Lächeln zu verbergen.
A2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪŋ/

Turning

Abzweigung; Seitenstraße
Meaning
a place where a road branches off from another; a side road
Example
Take the first turning on the left.
Biegen Sie an der ersten Abzweigung links ab.
A1 noun /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/

january

Januar
Meaning
the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
January is often the coldest month of the year.
Der Januar ist oft der kälteste Monat.
C2 verb /ɛnˈfiːbəl/

enfeeble

schwächen
Meaning
To make weak or feeble; to deprive of strength.
Example
The long illness enfeebled the old man.
Die lange Krankheit schwächte den alten Mann.
C2 adjective /ˈfrəʊərd/

froward

stubborn
Meaning
Difficult to deal with; contrary and disobedient.
Example
The teacher found the froward child hard to manage.
Der Lehrer fand das störrische Kind schwer zu handhaben.
B2 verb /ˈhezɪteɪt/

hesitate

zögern
Meaning
to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do
Example
Don't hesitate to ask for help.
Zögern Sie nicht, um Hilfe zu bitten.
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.
C1 noun ˌpriː.dɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən

predisposition

Veranlagung
Meaning
A natural tendency or inclination toward a particular behavior or condition.
Example
Genetic factors can influence a person's predisposition to diseases.
Genetische Faktoren können die Prädisposition einer Person zu Krankheiten beeinflussen.
C1 noun /pəˈrɪfəri/

periphery

Peripherie
Meaning
The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at the periphery of the camp.
Die Soldaten waren am Rand des Lagers stationiert.
C1 noun /prɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Presumption

Vermutung; Annahme;
Meaning
an idea that is taken to be true without proof
Example
There is a presumption of innocence in the legal system.
Im Rechtssystem gibt es eine Vermutung der Unschuld.
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪt/

plaudit

Lob
Meaning
an expression of praise or approval
Example
The actor received plaudit for his outstanding performance.
Der Schauspieler erhielt Lob für seine herausragende Leistung.
B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

Streich
Meaning
A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.
Example
They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.
Sie haben während der Party einen harmlosen Streich mit ihrem Freund gespielt.
B1 adjective ˈkɒmplɛks

complex

komplex
Meaning
Having many interrelated parts or factors; complicated.
Example
The relationship between poverty and education is complex.
Die Beziehung zwischen Armut und Bildung ist komplex.
B1 noun /ˈhɔːlweɪ/

hallway

Flur
Meaning
a corridor in a building that connects rooms
Example
The kids left their shoes in the hallway.
Die Kinder haben ihre Schuhe im Flur gelassen.
C2 noun /pæˈstiːʃ/

pastiche

Pastiche
Meaning
a work of art, literature, or music that imitates the style of another artist, period, or genre
Example
The film was a clever pastiche of 1950s detective movies.
Der Film war ein cleveres Pastiche der Detektivfilme der 1950er Jahre.
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.
A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

gehören
Meaning
to be in the right place or to be a member of a group
Example
She felt she truly belonged to the team.
Sie fühlte, dass sie wirklich zum Team gehörte.
B2 verb /ˈdæzəl/

dazzle

blenden
Meaning
to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill
Example
The magician's tricks dazzled the audience.
Die Tricks des Magiers haben das Publikum geblendet.
A2 adjective/adverb /ˈdeɪli/

daily

täglich
Meaning
happening every day
Example
She reads the newspaper daily.
Sie liest täglich die Zeitung.
C1 adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/

precipitous

steil oder plötzlich
Meaning
Extremely steep or sudden; done quickly without careful consideration.
Example
The hikers struggled to climb the precipitous slope.
Die Wanderer hatten Schwierigkeiten, den steilen Abhang hinaufzusteigen.
C1 verb /aʊtˈlæst/

outlast

länger überdauern als
Meaning
to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else
Example
The old castle has outlasted many generations.
Das alte Schloss hat viele Generationen überdauert.
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.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃuː/

Virtue

Tugend; Moralität; nützliche Qualität
Meaning
behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of a thing
Example
Honesty is considered the highest virtue in many cultures.
Ehrlichkeit wird in vielen Kulturen als höchste Tugend betrachtet.
C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

drastischer Kontrast zwischen Licht und Dunkelheit
Meaning
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.
Example
The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.
Das Gemälde des Künstlers verwendete Chiaroscuro, um das Gesicht der Figur hervorzuheben.
B2 noun ˈɪn.deks

index

Index
Meaning
An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book; a sign or measure of something.
Example
An index organizes critical data.
Ein Index organisiert wichtige Daten.
B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

herausragend
Meaning
extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid
Example
She received an award for her outstanding performance.
Sie erhielt einen Preis für ihre herausragende Leistung.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

Bürgermeister
Meaning
The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.
Example
The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.
Der Bürgermeister kündigte eine neue Politik zur Verbesserung des öffentlichen Verkehrs an.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈʃædoʊ/

foreshadow

vorausahnen
Meaning
To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future
Example
Dark clouds foreshadowed an approaching storm.
Dunkle Wolken deuteten auf einen bevorstehenden Sturm hin.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈruːl/

overrule

aufheben
Meaning
to reject or disallow by exercising one's superior authority; to override a decision
Example
The judge overruled the objection from the defense attorney.
Der Richter hob den Einspruch des Verteidigers auf.
C2 adverb, adjective /ˈɡrætɪs/ or /ˈɡreɪtɪs/

gratis

kostenlos
Meaning
Without charge; free of cost.
Example
The drinks at the event were provided gratis.
Die Getränke bei der Veranstaltung wurden kostenlos bereitgestellt.
C1 noun /ˈfɔː.nə/

fauna

die Tierwelt einer bestimmten Region
Meaning
The animal life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The fauna of the African savannah includes lions and elephants.
Die Fauna der afrikanischen Savanne umfasst Löwen und Elefanten.
A2 verb /əˈreɪndʒ/

arrange

anordnen
Meaning
to organize or put in order; to plan or prepare
Example
She arranged the flowers in a vase.
Sie ordnete die Blumen in einer Vase an.
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.
A1 adverb /haʊ/

how

wie
Meaning
in what way or manner; by what means
Example
How do you solve this problem?
Wie löst du dieses Problem?
C2 noun /ˈkɒnk.leɪv/

conclave

geheime Versammlung
Meaning
a private meeting, especially a secret or important one
Example
The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy.
Die Führer trafen sich in einem geheimen Konklave, um die Strategie zu besprechen.
A2 adjective /ˈjuːʒəl/

usual

üblich
Meaning
habitually or typically occurring or done
Example
It’s our usual meeting spot.
Es ist unser üblicher Treffpunkt.
B2 noun /rɪˈsɛs/

recess

Pause
Meaning
A short break from work or school; also a small space set back in a wall.
Example
The children played outside during recess.
Die Kinder spielten während der Pause draußen.
B2 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

verfolgen
Meaning
to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something
Example
She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.
Sie entschied sich, ihre Träume, Ärztin zu werden, zu verfolgen.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeʒərəbəl/

Immeasurable

unermesslich
Meaning
too large or extensive to measure; boundless
Example
The immeasurable love of a mother knows no bounds.
Die unermessliche Liebe einer Mutter kennt keine Grenzen.
B2 noun /əˈlaɪnmənt/

alignment

Ausrichtung
Meaning
arrangement in a straight line or in proper position
Example
The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.
Die Ausrichtung der Planeten war perfekt für das himmlische Ereignis.
A2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.ən.əl

international

international
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or carried on between two or more nations and their citizens.
Example
International standards improve competitiveness.
Internationale Standards verbessern die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit.
C2 verb /frɪsk/

frisk

abtasten
Meaning
To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.
Example
The security guard frisked the man at the entrance.
Der Sicherheitsbeamte friskte den Mann am Eingang.
A1 noun/verb /pɛn/

pen

Glück
Meaning
A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.
Example
She used a pen to sign the document.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 noun/verb /bəˈluːn/

balloon

Ballon
Meaning
A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.
Example
The children played with a red balloon at the party.
Die Kinder spielten mit einem roten Ballon auf der Party.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrljuː/

purlieu

Randgebiet
Meaning
The area near or surrounding a place; an outlying or neighboring district.
Example
They spent the afternoon exploring the purlieus of the ancient city.
Sie verbrachten den Nachmittag damit, die Purlieus der antiken Stadt zu erkunden.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/

discomfiting

peinlich
Meaning
Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
His discomfiting questions made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.
Seine peinlichen Fragen brachten alle dazu, sich unbehaglich in ihren Sitzen zu rühren.
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 /ˈklaɪənt/

client

Kunde
Meaning
A person or organization using the services of a professional or company.
Example
The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case.
Der Anwalt traf sich mit seinem Kunden, um den Fall zu besprechen
A2 noun /ˈɒpərə/

opera

Oper
Meaning
a dramatic performance in which the actors sing most of their lines
Example
We watched a beautiful opera at the theater last night.
Wir haben gestern Abend im Theater eine schöne Oper gesehen.
A2 noun /ˈsɪl.vər/

Silver

Silber
Meaning
a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments
Example
The silver ring sparkled in the sunlight.
Der Silberring funkelte im Sonnenlicht.
C1 verb /dɪˈfjuːz/

diffuse

verbreiten
Meaning
to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people
Example
The smell of fresh bread diffused through the entire house.
Der Duft von frischem Brot verbreitete sich im ganzen Haus.
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡrəs/

Tigress

tigressin
Meaning
an adult female tiger
Example
The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle.
Die mächtige Tigressin jagte lautlos durch den Dschungel.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

Antistrophé (ein rhetorisches Mittel)
Meaning
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.
Example
The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.
Der Dichter verwendete die Antistrophé, um den wiederholten Ausdruck zu betonen.
B1 noun /ˈrʌbər/

rubber

Glück
Meaning
a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.
Example
The tires are made of natural rubber.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

Salbe
Meaning
A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.
Example
The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.
Der Arzt verschrieb eine Salbe für die Verbrennung an seinem Arm.
B1 verb /pɔːz/

Pause

pausieren
Meaning
to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech
Example
Please pause the video while I take notes.
Bitte pausieren Sie das Video, während ich Notizen mache.
B1 adverb /əˈlaʊd/

Aloud

laut
Meaning
in a voice that can be heard; not silently
Example
Please read the instructions aloud so everyone can hear.
Bitte lesen Sie die Anweisungen laut vor, damit jeder hören kann.
C1 verb /kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/

contextualize

kontextualisieren
Meaning
to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings
Example
The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students.
Der Lehrer hat das historische Ereignis kontextualisiert, um es für die Schüler relevanter zu machen.
C2 noun /ˈlæki/

lackey

Diener
Meaning
a person who is overly willing to serve or obey someone else
Example
He treated his assistant like a mere lackey.
Er behandelte seinen Assistenten wie einen einfachen Diener.
B2 verb /rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/

recovering

Erholung
Meaning
the process of getting better after illness, loss, or difficulty
Example
She is still recovering from the flu.
Sie erholt sich noch von der Grippe.
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.
A2 adverb /əˈbʌv/

Above

über; oben
Meaning
in or to a higher place; overhead
Example
The airplane flew above the clouds.
Das Flugzeug flog über den Wolken.