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C2 adjective /ˌʌn.rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ət/

unregenerate

widerstandsfähig
Meaning
Not reformed or showing no signs of change; stubbornly refusing to reform or repent.
Example
He remained an unregenerate opponent of progress.
Er blieb ein unnachgiebiger Gegner des Fortschritts.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪmnəs/

trimness

Ordnung
Meaning
the quality of being neat, orderly, or slender and well-proportioned
Example
Her room’s trimness reflected a habit of putting everything back in its place.
Die Ordnung in ihrem Zimmer spiegelte die Gewohnheit wider, alles an seinen Platz zurückzustellen.
C1 noun /ˈheɪˌdeɪ/

heyday

Blütezeit
Meaning
The period of greatest success, popularity, or power.
Example
In its heyday, the company dominated the market.
In seiner Blütezeit dominierte das Unternehmen den Markt.
A2 noun /wʊlf/

Wolf

wolf
Meaning
a wild carnivorous mammal which is the largest member of the dog family
Example
The wolf howled at the full moon.
Der Wolf heulte zum vollen Mond.
C1 noun/verb /ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/

varnish

Lack
Meaning
A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply such a liquid.
Example
The carpenter varnished the table to give it a glossy finish.
Der Tischler lackierte den Tisch, um ihm eine glänzende Oberfläche zu geben.
A2 verb /əˈvɔɪd/

avoid

vermeiden
Meaning
To keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.
Example
He tries to avoid junk food.
Er versucht, Junkfood zu vermeiden.
C2 noun /kəˈrɑːləri/

corollary

direkte oder natürliche Folge
Meaning
a direct or natural consequence or result
Example
One corollary of the new policy was increased public awareness.
Eine Konsequenz der neuen Politik war die erhöhte öffentliche Bewusstseinsbildung.
C2 adjective /səˈluːtəˌtɔri/

salutatory

Grußrede
Meaning
Relating to or expressing a greeting or an address, especially at the beginning of a speech.
Example
She delivered a salutatory address at the graduation ceremony.
Sie hielt eine Grußrede bei der Abschlussfeier.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈiːt/

overeat

Glück
Meaning
To eat more food than the body needs.
Example
She tends to overeat when she is stressed.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

Aluminium
Meaning
a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging
Example
Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.
Aluminium wird für Dosen und Flugzeuge verwendet.
C1 verb /əˈbɔːrt/

abort

abbrechen; abbrechen der Schwangerschaft
Meaning
to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately
Example
The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather.
Der Pilot entschied sich, die Mission wegen des schlechten Wetters abzubrechen.
A2 verb /reɪz/

raise

erhöhen / anheben
Meaning
To lift or move something to a higher position; to increase; to bring up.
Example
She raised her hand to ask a question.
Sie hob ihre Hand, um eine Frage zu stellen.
A2 noun ˈpʌblɪk træns ˈpɔːt

public transport

öffentliche Verkehrsmittel
Meaning
Transportation systems available for use by the general public, typically including buses, trains, and metros.
Example
Public transport systems are essential for reducing traffic congestion.
Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel sind entscheidend, um den Verkehrsstaus zu reduzieren.
C1 noun ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

ecosystem services

Ökosystemdienstleistungen
Meaning
The benefits people obtain from ecosystems.
Example
Forests provide valuable ecosystem services, such as purifying air and water.
Wälder bieten wertvolle Ökosystemdienstleistungen, wie die Reinigung von Luft und Wasser.
B2 noun /ˈræp.ər/

Wrapper

Hülle
Meaning
a loose garment worn around the body; covering material
Example
She put on a warm wrapper before going outside.
Sie zog eine warme Hülle an, bevor sie nach draußen ging.
A2 verb /der/

dare

wagen
Meaning
to have courage to do something; to challenge someone
Example
I dare you to jump into the pool.
Ich fordere dich auf, in den Pool zu springen.
C1 noun, verb /məˈnuː.vər/

maneuver

Manöver / Fertigkeit
Meaning
a planned or skillful movement or action; to move skillfully or carefully
Example
The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm.
Der Pilot manövrierte das Flugzeug durch den Sturm.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɛlpfəl/

unhelpful

nicht hilfreich
Meaning
not providing help or support; making a situation harder rather than easier
Example
His unhelpful attitude slowed down the entire project.
Seine nicht hilfreiche Haltung verlangsamte das ganze Projekt.
B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

Analogie
Meaning
A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Example
The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.
Der Lehrer verwendete die Analogie eines Baumes, um die Struktur eines Aufsatzes zu erklären.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈlɒk/

interlock

ineinandergreifen
Meaning
to fit or connect together securely so that two or more things are joined
Example
The gears interlock to ensure smooth movement of the machine.
Die Zahnräder greifen ineinander, um eine reibungslose Bewegung der Maschine zu gewährleisten.
C1 noun /jɛn/

yen

Sehnsucht
Meaning
A deep, strong desire or craving.
Example
She felt a strong yen to travel the world.
Sie verspürte eine starke Sehnsucht, die Welt zu bereisen.
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/

palatable

schmackhaft
Meaning
pleasant or acceptable to the taste, mind, or feelings
Example
The meal was simple but quite palatable.
Das Essen war einfach, aber ziemlich schmackhaft.
C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

scharf oder bissig
Meaning
Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.
Example
The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.
Die scharfe und bissige Rezension des Kritikers beleidigte den Autor.
C1 noun /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəˌbɪləti/

unpredictability

Unvorhersehbarkeit
Meaning
The quality of being impossible to predict or anticipate.
Example
The unpredictability of the weather made the trip uncertain.
Die Unvorhersehbarkeit des Wetters machte die Reise unsicher.
C1 verb /ʃʌnt/

shunt

umfahren
Meaning
to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another
Example
The train was shunted onto a different track.
Der Zug wurde auf ein anderes Gleis umgeleitet.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/

out-of-the-way

abgelegen oder ungewöhnlich
Meaning
remote or unusual; not in a convenient or usual location
Example
They stayed in an out-of-the-way village.
Sie blieben in einem abgelegenen Dorf.
C2 noun /ˈmɒrəlɪst/

moralist

Moralist
Meaning
A person who teaches or promotes moral principles and values.
Example
The author was known as a strict moralist in his writings.
Der Autor war als strenger Moralist in seinen Schriften bekannt.
B2 noun /ˈtuː.lɪp/

Tulip

Tulpe
Meaning
a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals
Example
The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden.
Die rote Tulpe blühte wunderschön im Garten.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.vɔɪd/

ovoid

eiförmig
Meaning
egg-shaped; resembling an oval or ellipse
Example
The artist painted an ovoid shape in the center of the canvas.
Der Künstler malte eine eiförmige Form in die Mitte der Leinwand.
B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

Institut
Meaning
as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate
Example
The university decided to institute new rules for the library.
Die Universität beschloss, neue Regeln für die Bibliothek einzuführen.
B1 verb /əˈsuːm/

assume

annehmen
Meaning
to think that something is true without proof
Example
I assume he will be late to the meeting.
Ich nehme an, dass er zu spät zur Besprechung kommen wird.
C2 adjective /luːˈɡuːbriəs/

lugubrious

traurig
Meaning
looking or sounding sad and dismal
Example
His lugubrious expression made everyone feel uneasy.
Sein trauriger Ausdruck ließ alle unbehaglich fühlen.
C1 adjective /ˈfɛrəl/

feral

wild
Meaning
existing in a wild or untamed state; not domesticated
Example
The feral cat roamed the streets at night.
Die wilde Katze streifte nachts durch die Straßen.
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.fɪ.di/

Perfidy

Perfidi
Meaning
deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery; betrayal of trust
Example
His perfidy shocked all who had trusted him.
Seine Perfidie schockierte alle, die ihm vertraut hatten.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈtʃæns/

mischance

Missgeschick
Meaning
An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.
Example
By mischance, he missed the last train home.
Durch ein Missgeschick verpasst er den letzten Zug nach Hause.
B2 noun /rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/

Restriction

einschränkung; begrenzung; kontrolle
Meaning
a limiting condition or measure; the limitation or control of someone or something
Example
There are strict restrictions on smoking in public places.
Es gibt strenge Einschränkungen beim Rauchen in öffentlichen Bereichen.
B2 adjective /wiː/

wee

sehr klein
Meaning
very small in size; tiny
Example
She gave me a wee smile before leaving.
Sie gab mir ein kleines Lächeln, bevor sie ging.
A2 noun /ˈsteɪʃən/

station

Bahnhof
Meaning
a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation
Example
We arrived at the station just in time for the train.
Wir sind am Bahnhof gerade noch rechtzeitig zum Zug angekommen.
C2 noun /ˈkætəˌklɪzəm/

cataclysm

Kataklysmus
Meaning
A sudden and violent event that causes great destruction or upheaval.
Example
The earthquake was a cataclysm that reshaped the city.
Das Erdbeben war ein Kataklysmus, der die Stadt neu gestaltete.
C2 adjective /ˈvɒkətɪv/

vocative

Vokativ
Meaning
relating to a case in grammar used for directly addressing someone
Example
In Latin, the vocative case is used when directly calling someone by name.
Im Lateinischen wird der Vokativ verwendet, um jemanden direkt beim Namen zu rufen.
C2 verb /kənˈsɪlieɪt/

conciliate

versöhnen
Meaning
to stop someone from being angry; to win over by friendly acts
Example
He tried to conciliate the angry customer with an apology.
Er versuchte, den wütenden Kunden mit einer Entschuldigung zu versöhnen.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈnaɪt/

ignite

entzünden
Meaning
To catch fire or cause to catch fire; to start or arouse.
Example
The sparks ignited the dry leaves in seconds.
Die Funken entzündeten die trockenen Blätter in Sekunden.
C1 verb /fɔrˈstɔl/

forestall

vorbeugen
Meaning
to prevent by acting in advance; to anticipate and counter
Example
They forestalled the crisis by taking immediate action.
Sie haben die Krise durch sofortiges Handeln verhindert.
C1 noun ˈdɛtrɪ.mənt

detriment

Schaden, Nachteil, Beeinträchtigung
Meaning
Harm, damage, impairment.
Example
Smoking is a detriment to health.
Rauchen ist ein Detriment für die Gesundheit.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛntɪɡreɪd/

centigrade

Zentigrad (Celsius)
Meaning
Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.
Example
The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade.
Die Wettervorhersage sagte 30 Grad Celsius voraus.
B1 verb /stretʃ/

stretch

dehnen
Meaning
to extend or expand; to make or become longer or wider
Example
Athletes stretch their muscles before exercising.
Sportler dehnen ihre Muskeln vor dem Training.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtənt/

penitent

reumütig
Meaning
Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
Example
She was penitent after shouting at her friend.
Sie war reuig, nachdem sie ihre Freundin angeschrien hatte.
B2 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪtər/

glitter

glitzern
Meaning
To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.
Example
Her dress glittered under the stage lights.
Ihr Kleid glitzerte unter den Bühnenlichtern.
B2 noun /kənˈfɛʃən/

confession

Geständnis
Meaning
a statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong
Example
The suspect made a full confession to the police.
Der Verdächtige legte der Polizei ein vollständiges Geständnis ab.
C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

kreuz
Meaning
a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church
Example
The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.
Die alte Kirche zeigte ein geschnitztes Kreuz über dem Altar.
A1 noun /ˈsɪti/

city

Stadt
Meaning
a large town or an urban area with its own government
Example
Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh.
Berlin ist die größte Stadt in Deutschland.
B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

Beratung
Meaning
The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.
Example
Consultation was essential.
Die Beratung war wesentlich.
B1 adjective ɪˈfek.tɪv

effective

wirksam
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; having the power to influence or produce a result.
Example
Effective policies drive organizational success.
Wirksame Politiken fördern den organisatorischen Erfolg.
C1 noun /krʌtʃ/

crutch

Krücke, Unterstützung
Meaning
a support used by someone injured to walk; also something relied upon for support or help
Example
He had to use crutches after breaking his leg.
Er musste nach dem Bruch seines Beins Krücken benutzen.
C1 noun /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/

shrinkage

Schrumpfung
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.
Example
The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter.
Das Unternehmen meldete eine Schrumpfung der Gewinne in diesem Quartal.
A2 preposition /əˈɡɛnst/ or /əˈɡeɪnst/

against

gegen
Meaning
In opposition to; contrary to; touching or resting on.
Example
They voted against the proposal.
Sie stimmten gegen den Vorschlag.
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

Gewichtseinheit für Edelsteine
Meaning
a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams
Example
She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.
Sie erhielt einen Diamantring mit zwei Karat für ihre Verlobung.
C1 adjective /freɪl/

frail

zerbrechlich
Meaning
Physically weak and delicate.
Example
The old man was too frail to walk without help.
Der alte Mann war zu zerbrechlich, um ohne Hilfe zu gehen.
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

Patrizid
Meaning
The act of killing one's own father.
Example
The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.
Der alte Mythos beschreibt einen Sohn, der einen Patricid begeht, um den Thron zu erlangen.
B1 noun /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

cottage

Häuschen
Meaning
a small simple house, typically in the countryside
Example
They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake.
Sie verbrachten ihren Urlaub in einem gemütlichen Häuschen am See.
A1 verb /ˈwɔːtər/

water

gießen
Meaning
to give water to plants or animals; to irrigate
Example
She waters the plants every morning.
Sie gießt die Pflanzen jeden Morgen.
B1 noun /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

participation

Beteiligung
Meaning
the action of taking part in something
Example
Her participation in the competition was commendable.
Ihre Beteiligung am Wettbewerb war lobenswert.
C1 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

Collar-bone

Schlüsselbein
Meaning
either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle
Example
He broke his collar-bone in the accident.
Er hat sich das Schlüsselbein im Unfall gebrochen.
B1 adjective /ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/

Satisfactory

zufriedenstellend
Meaning
acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate
Example
The test results were satisfactory.
Die Testergebnisse waren zufriedenstellend.
B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

Mischfarbe
Meaning
a color created by combining two or more different colors
Example
The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.
Die Mischfarbe erzeugte einen schönen Farbverlauf auf der Leinwand.
C1 adjective /ˈsæk.rəˌsæŋkt/

sacrosanct

unantastbar
Meaning
Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with; sacred.
Example
Freedom of speech is considered sacrosanct in democratic societies.
Die Redefreiheit gilt in demokratischen Gesellschaften als unantastbar.
B1 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ/

Mosquito

Mücke
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood
Example
The mosquito bit me on the arm last night.
Die Mücke hat mich gestern Abend am Arm gestochen.
C1 adjective /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Crimson

dunkelrot
Meaning
a deep purplish-red color
Example
The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.
Der dunkelrote Sonnenuntergang malte den Himmel mit schönen Farben.
B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

progressiv
Meaning
favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving
Example
She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.
Sie hat progressive Ansichten über soziale Gerechtigkeit und Gleichheit.
C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

trauernd
Meaning
having lost a loved one through death
Example
The bereaved family received many condolences.
Die trauernde Familie erhielt viele Beileidsbekundungen.
C1 verb /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/

equalize

ausgleichen
Meaning
To make equal or level in status, value, or amount.
Example
The team equalized the score in the last minute.
Das Team hat das Ergebnis in der letzten Minute ausgeglichen.
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

benefice

kirchliches Benefiz
Meaning
a permanent church appointment for which property and income are provided
Example
The bishop appointed him to a wealthy benefice.
Der Bischof ernannte ihn zu einem wohlhabenden kirchlichen Benefiz.
C1 noun /ɡriːn ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/

Green Coconut

grüne Kokosnuss
Meaning
a young coconut with green outer shell containing refreshing coconut water
Example
We drank fresh water from a green coconut on the beach.
Wir haben frisches Wasser aus einer grünen Kokosnuss am Strand getrunken.
B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

mit den Schultern zucken
Meaning
To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.
Example
He shrugged when asked about the missing file.
Er zuckte mit den Schultern, als man ihn nach der fehlenden Datei fragte.
B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

gering; leicht; dünn; subtil
Meaning
small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin
Example
There was a slight delay in the train schedule.
Es gab eine geringe Verzögerung im Fahrplan des Zuges.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkstər/

trickster

Betrüger
Meaning
A person who cheats or deceives people.
Example
The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone.
Der alte Mann stellte sich als ein cleverer Betrüger heraus, der jeden hereingelegt hat.
C1 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

Gruß; Ausdruck von Wohlwollen
Meaning
a greeting; an expression of goodwill
Example
The letter began with a formal salutation.
Der Brief begann mit einem formellen Gruß.
B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

faktisch; auf Fakten basierend; wahr
Meaning
based on facts; accurate; true
Example
The report contains only factual information.
Der Bericht enthält nur faktische Informationen.
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disk

Disk / Datenspeichergerät
Meaning
a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically
Example
All the data is saved on a hard disk.
Alle Daten werden auf einer Festplatte gespeichert.
B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

Bewerber
Meaning
a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position
Example
The applicant was interviewed for the position.
Der Bewerber wurde für die Position interviewt.
B2 verb /rɪˈkɜːr/

recur

wiederholen
Meaning
to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals
Example
The headache tends to recur every few weeks.
Kopfschmerzen neigen dazu, alle paar Wochen wiederzukehren.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəlɪθ/

monolith

Monolith
Meaning
A large single upright block of stone, or a large, powerful, indivisible organization or system.
Example
The ancient monolith stood in the desert for centuries.
Das alte Monolith stand für Jahrhunderte in der Wüste.
B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

wiederholt schlagen
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with force.
Example
The waves battered the shoreline all night.
Die Wellen schlugen die Küste die ganze Nacht.
A2 adjective ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ

average

Durchschnitt
Meaning
A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data; constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts.
Example
The average score reflects overall performance.
Die Durchschnittspunktzahl spiegelt die Gesamtleistung wider.
B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

Ansiedlung; Vereinbarung
Meaning
a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute
Example
The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.
Die frühe Ansiedlung wurde nahe dem Fluss gebaut, um einen einfachen Zugang zum Wasser zu ermöglichen.
A2 verb /noʊt/

note

notieren
Meaning
to write down or observe something; to pay attention to
Example
Please note the important points during the lecture.
Bitte notieren Sie sich die wichtigen Punkte während der Vorlesung.
B1 adverb /ɪˈnɪʃəli/

initially

zunächst
Meaning
At the beginning; at first.
Example
Initially, he refused the offer but later accepted it.
Zu Beginn lehnte er das Angebot ab, nahm es später jedoch an.
C1 noun ɪnˈdaʊmənt

endowment

Stiftung, Schenkung
Meaning
An income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone.
Example
The university received a large endowment for research.
Die Universität erhielt eine große Stiftung für die Forschung.
C2 noun /kənˈsaɪnər/

consignor

Absender
Meaning
a person or company that sends goods to be sold or transported
Example
The consignor shipped the goods to the warehouse.
Der Absender schickte die Waren zum Lagerhaus.
C2 noun /ˌnɛɡlɪˈʒeɪ/

negligee

leichter Seidenbademantel
Meaning
A woman's light dressing gown, often made of thin or silky material.
Example
She wore a silk negligee before going to bed.
Sie trug einen Seidenbademantel, bevor sie ins Bett ging.
C2 verb /ɪnˈhjuːm/

inhume

begraben
Meaning
to bury a dead body in the ground
Example
They inhumed the warrior with full honors.
Sie begruben den Krieger mit voller Ehre.
B2 noun /ˈpɪm.pəl/

Pimple

Pickel
Meaning
a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face
Example
She was embarrassed about the pimple on her forehead.
Sie war wegen des Pickels auf ihrer Stirn verlegen.
C1 noun /lɪˈbiːdoʊ/

libido

Sexualtrieb
Meaning
Sexual desire or drive.
Example
Stress can sometimes lower a person's libido.
Stress kann manchmal das Sexualtrieb einer Person verringern.
C1 noun /əˈpreʃ.ən/

Oppression

Unterdrückung; Misshandlung; Tyrannei;
Meaning
cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to harsh treatment
Example
The people fought against political oppression.
Die Menschen kämpften gegen politische Unterdrückung.
B2 noun wɜːrld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ saɪt

World Heritage Site

Weltkulturerbe-Stätte
Meaning
A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
Example
Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Die Sundarbans sind eine UNESCO-Weltkulturerbestätte.
B2 noun /əˈbɔːrʃən/

abortion

Abtreibung
Meaning
The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.
Example
The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.
Die Debatte über Abtreibung teilt weiterhin die öffentliche Meinung.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrəbl/

demonstrable

nachweisbar
Meaning
clearly able to be shown or proven
Example
There was demonstrable evidence that he was innocent.
Es gab nachweisbare Beweise dafür, dass er unschuldig war.
A2 noun/verb /kənˈsɜːrn/

concern

Besorgnis, Angelegenheit der Besorgnis
Meaning
to relate to or affect; a matter of worry or interest
Example
Environmental issues concern all of us.
Umweltprobleme betreffen uns alle.
A2 noun /wiːl/

wheel

Rad
Meaning
a circular object that revolves on an axle and is used to move or carry things
Example
The wheel of the car broke down on the way.
Das Rad des Autos ist auf dem Weg kaputt gegangen.
B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

mit langen, entschlossenen Schritten gehen; Fortschritte machen
Meaning
to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress
Example
She strode confidently across the stage.
Sie ging mit Zuversicht über die Bühne.
B1 noun /ɪnˈvɛstər/

investor

investor
Meaning
a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit
Example
The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money.
Der Investor finanzierte das Startup mit einer großen Geldsumme.
A2 preposition /tɔːrd/

toward

zu
Meaning
in the direction of
Example
She walked toward the door.
Sie ging zur Tür.
B2 adjective /hɑːˈspɪtəbəl/

Hospitable

freundlich und einladend gegenüber Fremden oder Gästen; großzügig im Empfang von Gästen
Meaning
friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests; generous in receiving guests
Example
The local people were very hospitable to the tourists.
Die Einheimischen waren sehr gastfreundlich gegenüber den Touristen.
C1 noun /truːp/

troupe

Gruppe, Theatertruppe
Meaning
A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.
Example
The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage.
Die Theatergruppe trat brillant auf der Bühne auf.
C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

Dichotomie
Meaning
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Example
The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.
Die Dichotomie zwischen Tradition und Moderne wird oft diskutiert.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrt/

cohort

kohorte
Meaning
A group of people with a shared characteristic, usually of the same age or with a common experience.
Example
The study tracked a cohort of students over ten years.
Die Studie verfolgte eine Kohorte von Studenten über zehn Jahre.
B1 noun rɪˈsɜː.tʃəz

researchers

Forscher
Meaning
People who study and investigate to discover new information or facts.
Example
Researchers are working on innovative solutions.
Forscher arbeiten an innovativen Lösungen.
C2 verb əˈmiːljəreɪt

ameliorate

verbessern, verbessern
Meaning
To make better; improve or enhance something.
Example
The new policies are designed to ameliorate living conditions.
Die neuen Richtlinien wurden entwickelt, um die Lebensbedingungen zu verbessern.
C2 noun /trænsˈluːsəns/

translucence

Halbtransparenz
Meaning
the quality of allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes
Example
The translucence of the curtains filled the room with soft light.
Die Halbtransparenz der Vorhänge füllte den Raum mit sanftem Licht.
C2 noun /ɔːˈreɪʃən/

oration

Ansprache
Meaning
A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion
Example
The president delivered an inspiring oration.
Der Präsident hielt eine inspirierende Ansprache.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

unexceptionable

einwandfrei
Meaning
Not open to objection; acceptable and unobjectionable
Example
His behavior was unexceptionable throughout the event.
Sein Verhalten war einwandfrei während der Veranstaltung.
C1 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə.weər/

China-ware

Porzellan-Geschirr
Meaning
dishes, plates, cups, and other tableware made of porcelain or fine ceramic
Example
The expensive china-ware was displayed in the cabinet.
Das teure Porzellan-Geschirr wurde im Schrank ausgestellt.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbesk/

arabesque

verzierendes Design
Meaning
a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses
Example
The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.
Die Decke war mit zarten arabesken Mustern verziert.
B1 noun /ˈprɛər/

prayer

Gebet
Meaning
a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity
Example
She recited a prayer before the meal.
Sie sprach ein Gebet vor dem Essen.
C2 noun /tʃəˈmeɪ.li/

Chameli

Jasmin
Meaning
a variety of jasmine flower with small white fragrant petals
Example
The chameli flowers are commonly used to make garlands and perfumes.
Die Jasminblumen werden häufig zur Herstellung von Girlanden und Parfüms verwendet.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

Angebot / zart
Meaning
to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal
Example
The company tendered its resignation to the board.
Das Unternehmen reichte seine Kündigung beim Vorstand ein.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

Miniaturversion
Meaning
a very small version of something; small in scale or size
Example
The artist created a miniature model of the castle.
Der Künstler schuf ein Miniaturmodell des Schlosses.
B2 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ net/

Mosquito-net

Moskitonetz
Meaning
a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out
Example
We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites.
Wir verwenden ein Moskitonetz, um uns vor Insektenstichen zu schützen.
A2 noun /ˈfiːvər/

fever

Fieber
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than normal
Example
He couldn’t go to work because he had a high fever.
Er konnte nicht zur Arbeit gehen, weil er hohes Fieber hatte.
A1 noun /naɪn/

nine

neun
Meaning
the number that is one more than eight
Example
She has nine books in her collection.
Sie hat neun Bücher in ihrer Sammlung.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈmæksɪməm/

maximum

Maximum
Meaning
the greatest or highest amount, value, or degree possible
Example
She scored the maximum marks in the exam.
Sie erzielte die maximale Punktzahl in der Prüfung.