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C2 adjective /ʌnˈwiːldi/

unwieldy

unhandlich
Meaning
Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.
Example
The box was too unwieldy to carry up the stairs.
Die Kiste war zu unhandlich, um sie die Treppe hochzutragen.
B1 noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Influence

Einfluss; Macht
Meaning
the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something
Example
The teacher's positive influence helped the student overcome his learning difficulties.
Der positive Einfluss des Lehrers half dem Schüler, seine Lernschwierigkeiten zu überwinden.
A1 verb /rɪˈmembə/

remember

erinnern
Meaning
to bring a past event back into one's mind; to keep in memory
Example
I remember my first day at school.
Ich erinnere mich an meinen ersten Schultag.
C2 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd/

reprehend

tadeln
Meaning
to express disapproval or criticism of someone or something
Example
The teacher reprehended the student for being dishonest.
Der Lehrer tadelte den Schüler für seine Unehrlichkeit.
B2 adjective /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/

dynamic

dynamisch
Meaning
Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
Example
Life flows in a dynamic stream.
Das Leben fließt in einem dynamischen Strom.
B1 noun /ˈɝːθ.kweɪk/

earthquake

Erdbeben
Meaning
A sudden and violent shaking of the ground as a result of movements within the earth's crust.
Example
A powerful earthquake struck Japan last night.
Ein starkes Erdbeben traf Japan letzte Nacht.
C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

Totaler Chaos
Meaning
a state of complete disorder or ruin
Example
After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.
Nach dem Sturm war die ganze Stadt in totalem Chaos.
C2 noun /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

impudence

Unverschämtheit
Meaning
Rude and disrespectful behavior.
Example
The student's impudence shocked the entire class.
Die Unverschämtheit des Schülers schockierte die ganze Klasse.
B2 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

Vortäuschung
Meaning
an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
Example
He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.
Er machte keinen Versuch, in dem Gespräch Interesse vorzutäuschen.
C1 noun /ɡlɪtʃ/

glitch

Fehler
Meaning
A sudden, usually temporary fault or malfunction in a system or device.
Example
The computer crashed due to a minor glitch in the software.
Der Computer stürzte aufgrund eines kleinen Fehlers in der Software ab.
B1 adjective /ˈtrʌbəld/

troubled

besorgt
Meaning
experiencing or showing distress, anxiety, or worry
Example
He looked deeply troubled after hearing the bad news.
Er sah nach den schlechten Nachrichten zutiefst besorgt aus.
B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

minimieren
Meaning
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
Es sollten Anstrengungen unternommen werden, um den Plastikverbrauch zu minimieren.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌθɔːt/

forethought

Voraussicht
Meaning
careful consideration of what will be necessary or may happen in the future
Example
With a little forethought, we could have avoided the problem.
Mit ein wenig vorausschauendem Denken hätten wir das Problem vermeiden können.
A2 noun /ˈpækɪdʒ/

package

Paket
Meaning
a container or wrapping in which something is packed
Example
He received a package in the mail.
Er hat ein Paket per Post erhalten.
B2 noun /ɒpˈtɪʃən/

optician

Optiker
Meaning
A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.
Example
The optician adjusted my new glasses to fit better.
Der Optiker passte meine neuen Brillen so an, dass sie besser passten.
C2 noun /maɪˈnjuːʃə/

minutia

Kleinigkeiten
Meaning
a small or trivial detail of something
Example
He was bored by the minutia of office paperwork.
Er war gelangweilt von den Kleinigkeiten der Büroarbeit.
B2 noun

Kitchen garden

Küchengarten; Garten in der Nähe der Küche
C2 verb /lɑːl/

loll

faul herumliegen
Meaning
To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
Example
He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work.
Nach einem langen Arbeitstag lollte er auf dem Sofa.
B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

bemerkenswert
Meaning
used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant
Example
She is notably talented in painting.
Sie ist bemerkenswert talentiert in der Malerei.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈprɒf.ɪ.tə.bl̩/

Unprofitable

unrentabel
Meaning
not yielding profit or gain; not producing financial benefit
Example
The unprofitable business was forced to close down after three years.
Das unrentable Geschäft wurde nach drei Jahren gezwungen, zu schließen.
C2 verb /ˈwɔːbəl/

warble

mit zitternder Stimme singen oder pfeifen
Meaning
To sing or whistle with a quavering voice or with trills.
Example
The bird warbled a sweet tune in the morning.
Der Vogel sang eine süße Melodie am Morgen.
B2 adjective /trɪm/

Trim

ordentlich und aufgeräumt; schlank und fit
Meaning
neat and orderly in appearance; slim and fit
Example
She keeps her garden very trim and tidy.
Sie hält ihren Garten sehr ordentlich und aufgeräumt.
A1 verb /ˈvɪzɪt/

visit

besuchen
Meaning
to go and see someone or somewhere; to pay a call
Example
We plan to visit the museum this weekend.
Wir planen, das Museum dieses Wochenende zu besuchen.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

Hindernis
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.
Example
Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.
Der Mangel an Mitteln ist ein großes Hindernis für das Projekt.
C1 noun /rɪˈsɜː.dʒəns/

resurgence

Wiederaufleben
Meaning
An increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.
Example
The city saw a resurgence in tourism after the pandemic.
Die Stadt erlebte nach der Pandemie einen Anstieg im Tourismus.
B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

erleichtert
Meaning
feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved
Example
She felt relieved after hearing the good news.
Sie fühlte sich erleichtert, nachdem sie die gute Nachricht gehört hatte.
B1 adjective /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/

Elegant

elegant
Meaning
graceful and stylish; refined; sophisticated
Example
She wore an elegant dress to the party.
Sie trug ein elegantes Kleid zur Party.
B2 noun ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ˈstæn.dədz

living standards

Lebensstandard
Meaning
The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community; quality of life.
Example
High living standards improve satisfaction.
Hohe Lebensstandards verbessern die Zufriedenheit.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

Schlucht
Meaning
A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.
Example
The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.
Der Colorado River hat den Grand Canyon über Millionen von Jahren geformt.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

Vorort
Meaning
a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city
Example
They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.
Sie zogen in einen ruhigen Vorort, um ihre Kinder fernab des Stadtlärms zu erziehen.
C1 noun /krʌks/

crux

der Kern
Meaning
the most important or decisive point of an issue
Example
The crux of the problem lies in poor communication.
Der Kern des Problems liegt in schlechter Kommunikation.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

deliquescent

das durch Feuchtigkeit in Flüssigkeit übergeht
Meaning
tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be.
Zucker ist nicht deliqueszent, aber Salz kann es sein.
C1 noun /ˈsɪk.əl/

Sickle

Sichel
Meaning
a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops
Example
The farmer harvested wheat using a traditional sickle.
Der Bauer erntete Weizen mit einer traditionellen Sichel.
C1 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discrete

diskret
Meaning
individually separate and distinct
Example
The course is divided into three discrete modules.
Der Kurs ist in drei diskrete Module unterteilt.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪlstrəm/

maelstrom

Strudel
Meaning
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.
Example
The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.
Das Schiff war in einem Strudel von Wellen und Wind gefangen.
B1 adjective ˈkruː.ʃəl

crucial

entscheidend
Meaning
Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.
Example
Fault-tolerance is crucial for reliability.
Fehlertoleranz ist entscheidend für Zuverlässigkeit.
B2 noun /reɪˈʒiːm/

regime

Regime
Meaning
a system or form of government, often authoritarian
Example
The military regime controlled the country for decades.
Das Militärregime kontrollierte das Land über Jahrzehnten.
B2 noun, verb /ˈævəlæntʃ/

avalanche

Lawine
Meaning
(noun) a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden overwhelming quantity; (verb) to descend like an avalanche
Example
The avalanche buried the mountain road under tons of snow.
Die Lawine begrub die Bergstraße unter tonnenweise Schnee.
B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

überspringen
Meaning
to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly
Example
He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.
Er entschied sich, das Frühstück zu überspringen und direkt zur Arbeit zu gehen.
C2 adjective /ˈflæs.ɪd/

Flaccid

schlaff; weich; nachgebend;
Meaning
soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping
Example
The plant's leaves became flaccid after days without water.
Die Blätter der Pflanze wurden schlaff, nachdem sie mehrere Tage ohne Wasser waren.
C2 noun /ˈtoʊ.di/

Toady

Speichellecker
Meaning
a person who acts obsequiously to gain favor; a sycophant
Example
He was known as a toady who always agreed with the boss.
Er war bekannt als ein Speichellecker, der immer mit dem Chef einverstanden war.
A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

um; rundherum; ungefähr
Meaning
in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately
Example
Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.
Schau dich um und du wirst viele schöne Blumen sehen.
C1 noun /moʊt/

moat

Graben
Meaning
A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.
Example
The castle was protected by a wide moat filled with water.
Die Burg war durch einen breiten Graben mit Wasser geschützt.
C2 verb /ˈbaʊdləˌraɪz/

bowdlerize

anstößige Teile entfernen
Meaning
to remove or modify parts of a text considered offensive or inappropriate
Example
The editor bowdlerized the novel to make it suitable for children.
Der Herausgeber hat den Roman so bearbeitet, dass er für Kinder geeignet ist.
B1 preposition /θruːˈaʊt/

throughout

durchgehend
Meaning
in every part of a place or during the whole time of an event
Example
She worked throughout the night.
Sie arbeitete die ganze Nacht.
B1 noun /ˈθɛrəpɪst/

therapist

Therapeut
Meaning
a person trained to provide treatment or counseling for physical or mental health
Example
The therapist helped him overcome his anxiety.
Der Therapeut half ihm, seine Angst zu überwinden.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsjuː/

ensue

folgen
Meaning
to happen as a result or consequence
Example
After the argument, silence ensued.
Nach dem Streit folgte Stille.
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪl.seɪf/

fail-safe

fehlersicher
Meaning
designed to prevent failure or accidents; guaranteed to work correctly
Example
The engineers installed a fail-safe mechanism in the nuclear plant.
Die Ingenieure installierten einen fehlersicheren Mechanismus im Kernkraftwerk.
C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də.ti/

rotundity

Rundheit
Meaning
the quality of being round or plump
Example
The rotundity of the balloon made it float gracefully.
Die Rundheit des Ballons ließ ihn elegant schweben.
B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

Kennzahlen
Meaning
A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.
Example
Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.
Kennzahlen sind entscheidend für die Leistungsbewertung.
B2 adjective /ˈtæn.dʒɪ.bəl/

tangible

greifbar
Meaning
Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real.
Example
The benefits of exercise are tangible and measurable.
Die Vorteile von Bewegung sind greifbar und messbar.
C2 noun /ˈhænd ˌrɪŋɪŋ/

hand-wringing

übermäßige Besorgnis
Meaning
excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.
Example
There was much hand-wringing over the political crisis.
Es gab viel dramatische Besorgnis über die politische Krise.
B2 noun /ˈɡriːnhaʊs/

greenhouse

Gewächshaus
Meaning
a glass building used for growing plants, especially in cold climates
Example
The farmers built a large greenhouse to grow tomatoes in the winter.
Die Bauern bauten ein großes Gewächshaus, um Tomaten im Winter anzubauen.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

dauerhaft; beständig; lange andauernd
Meaning
lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time
Example
Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.
Ihre dauerhafte Freundschaft hielt Jahrzehnten lang.
C2 noun /kɔˈrɪkə soˈbɔrnə/

Corica soborna

kachki fisch
Meaning
a small silvery fish species found in South Asian rivers, commonly used in local cuisine
Example
Corica soborna is a popular ingredient in traditional Bengali fish curry.
Corica soborna ist eine beliebte Zutat im traditionellen bengalischen Fischcurry.
B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

langsam; träge; inaktiv
Meaning
slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive
Example
The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.
Der alte Computer wurde langsam, nachdem er stundenlang lief.
B1 noun /ˌdes.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Destination

ziel
Meaning
the place to which someone or something is going; the ultimate purpose or end point
Example
Paris was their dream destination for their honeymoon trip.
Paris war ihr Traumziel für ihre Hochzeitsreise.
B1 noun /leɪn/

lane

weg
Meaning
a narrow road or path, often in the countryside or for specific traffic
Example
They walked down a quiet country lane.
Sie gingen einen ruhigen Landweg entlang.
C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

lasterhaft
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
Die lasterhaften Bemerkungen machten alle unbehaglich.
A2 adjective ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv

negative

negativ
Meaning
Not desirable or optimistic; harmful or unpleasant.
Example
She had a negative attitude about the upcoming project.
Sie hatte eine negative Einstellung zum bevorstehenden Projekt.
B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

rätsel
Meaning
to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something
Example
The math problem will puzzle even the experts.
Das Mathematikproblem wird selbst die Experten verwirren.
B1 verb /prəˈpoʊz/

propose

vorschlagen
Meaning
to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you
Example
I propose we take a short break.
Ich schlage vor, dass wir eine kurze Pause machen.
C1 noun /ˈpluː.mɪdʒ/

plumage

Gefieder
Meaning
the feathers covering a bird's body
Example
The peacock's plumage was vibrant and eye-catching.
Das Pfauenplumage war lebendig und auffällig.
B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

schwan
Meaning
a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage
Example
The elegant swan glided silently across the water.
Der elegante Schwan glitt lautlos über das Wasser.
C1 noun /rɪft/

rift

Riss
Meaning
a serious break in a relationship; a split or crack
Example
A rift developed between the two friends after the argument.
Es entwickelte sich ein Riss zwischen den beiden Freunden nach dem Streit.
C2 adjective/noun /fɪˈduː.ʃi.er.i/

fiduciary

treuhänderisch
Meaning
Involving trust, especially with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary.
Example
Banks have fiduciary duties towards their clients.
Banken haben treuhänderische Pflichten gegenüber ihren Kunden.
B2 noun /ɒdz/

odds

Wahrscheinlichkeit
Meaning
the likelihood or probability of something happening; chances for or against something
Example
The odds of winning the lottery are very low.
Die Chancen, im Lotto zu gewinnen, sind sehr gering.
C1 verb /ɡloʊt/

gloat

sich freuen
Meaning
To take pleasure in someone else's misfortune or to show smug satisfaction.
Example
He couldn't help but gloat over his rival's failure.
Er konnte nicht anders, als sich über das Scheitern seines Rivalen zu freuen.
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Rainbow

Regenbogen
Meaning
an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain
Example
After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.
Nach dem Sturm erschien ein wunderschöner Regenbogen am Himmel.
C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

Gang / Freundesgruppe
Meaning
A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.
Example
He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.
Er kam zur Party mit seiner Gang von Freunden.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

ungehorsam
Meaning
refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious
Example
The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.
Das ungehorsame Kind weigerte sich, die Regeln zu befolgen.
C2 adjective /ˈɛkstənt/

extant

existierend
Meaning
Still in existence; surviving.
Example
Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant.
Nur wenige Manuskripte aus der alten Bibliothek sind noch existent.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪ.ɡrənt/

migrant

Migrant
Meaning
A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.
Example
Many migrants travel long distances to find employment.
Viele Migranten reisen weite Strecken, um Arbeit zu finden.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʊərər/

juror

Geschworener
Meaning
a member of a jury who is chosen to hear evidence in a legal case and help make a decision
Example
The juror listened carefully to the witness’s testimony.
Der Geschworene hörte aufmerksam die Aussage des Zeugen an.
C1 noun ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən

saturation

Sättigung
Meaning
The state of being saturated; the degree or extent to which something is dissolved or absorbed
Example
The saturation of the market with similar products reduced sales.
Die Sättigung des Marktes mit ähnlichen Produkten reduzierte den Verkauf.
B2 verb /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

designate

bestimmen
Meaning
to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone
Example
The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.
Der Ausschuss wird nächste Woche einen neuen Vorsitzenden bestimmen.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl/

Undesirable

unerwünscht; schädlich; unangenehm
Meaning
not wanted or wished for; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The new policy had several undesirable consequences.
Die neue Politik hatte mehrere unerwünschte Konsequenzen.
A2 noun /ɡoʊld/

Gold

gold
Meaning
a precious yellow metallic element; jewelry or ornaments made of gold
Example
The gold bracelet sparkled in the sunlight.
Das Goldarmband glänzte im Sonnenlicht.
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.
C1 noun /bɜːrθ/

Berth

Bett; ein Schlafplatz auf einem Schiff, Zug oder anderen Fahrzeug
Meaning
a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock
Example
I booked an upper berth on the overnight train.
Ich habe ein oberes Bett im Nachtzug gebucht.
C2 noun /ˈvɪrjʊləns/

virulence

Virulenz
Meaning
The severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.
Example
Scientists studied the virulence of the new virus strain.
Wissenschaftler untersuchten die Virulenz des neuen Virus-Stamms.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræɡəbəl/

refragable

widerlegbar
Meaning
Capable of being refuted or disproved.
Example
His argument was weak and easily refragable.
Sein Argument war schwach und leicht widerlegbar.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/

intrepid

unerschrocken
Meaning
fearless and adventurous, often used humorously
Example
The intrepid traveler explored the jungle alone.
Der unerschrockene Reisende erkundete den Dschungel alleine.
C1 adjective ɪn ˈfleɪ.ʃə.ner.i

inflationary

inflationär
Meaning
Characterized by or tending to cause monetary inflation; relating to rising prices.
Example
The government took measures to control inflationary pressures.
Die Regierung ergriff Maßnahmen zur Kontrolle der inflationären Drücke.
C1 noun /ʃoʊl/

shoal

Fischschwarm
Meaning
a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water
Example
We saw a shoal of fish near the coast.
Wir sahen einen Fischschwarm nahe der Küste.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

sakrilegisch
Meaning
Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.
Example
The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.
Das Gemälde wurde als sakrilegisch kritisiert.
A1 adverb /ðɛn/

then

dann
Meaning
at that time; next in order of time or place
Example
We went to the park, and then we had lunch.
Wir gingen zum Park und danach haben wir zu Mittag gegessen.
A1 noun /ˈʃʊɡər/

Sugar

zucker
Meaning
sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener
Example
Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.
Bitte fügen Sie zwei Teelöffel Zucker in meinen Kaffee.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːr.kjə.paɪn/

Porcupine

Stachelschwein
Meaning
a large rodent with defensive spines or quills on its body
Example
The porcupine raised its quills when threatened.
Das Stachelschwein hob seine Stacheln, als es bedroht wurde.
A1 verb /ʃoʊ/

show

zeigen
Meaning
to display or present something to others; to make visible
Example
Can you show me the way to the station?
Kannst du mir den Weg zum Bahnhof zeigen?
A2 noun /boʊn/

Bone

Knochen
Meaning
any of the hard parts inside a human or animal that make up its frame
Example
The doctor said the bone was completely healed after the fracture.
Der Arzt sagte, der Knochen war nach dem Bruch vollständig geheilt.
C2 noun /daɪˈvʌldʒəns/

divulgence

Offenbarung
Meaning
the act of revealing or disclosing something secret or private
Example
The divulgence of company secrets caused a major scandal.
Die Offenbarung von Unternehmensgeheimnissen führte zu einem großen Skandal.
B2 noun /lʌŋ/

Lung

Lunge
Meaning
either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing
Example
Smoking can cause serious damage to your lungs.
Rauchen kann ernsthafte Schäden an deinen Lungen verursachen.
A2 verb /hiːt/

heat

erhitzen
Meaning
to make or become hot or warm
Example
Please heat the soup before serving.
Bitte erhitzen Sie die Suppe, bevor Sie sie servieren.
B2 adjective /ˈlʌvəbl̩/

loveable

Glück
Meaning
easy to love; endearing or charming
Example
The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪ.drəˈpɒn.ɪk/

hydroponic

hydroponisch
Meaning
Relating to the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil.
Example
Hydroponic farming allows crops to grow without soil.
Hydroponische Landwirtschaft ermöglicht es den Pflanzen, ohne Erde zu wachsen.
C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

korrosiv, schädlich
Meaning
tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people
Example
The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.
Die Chemikalie ist hochkorrosiv und sollte mit Vorsicht gehandhabt werden.
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.
A2 noun /saɪt/

sight

Sicht
Meaning
the ability to see or something that is seen
Example
The sight of the sunset took her breath away.
Der Anblick des Sonnenuntergangs verschlug ihr den Atem.
C1 adjective /pərˈtɜːrbd/

perturbed

verwirrt
Meaning
feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed
Example
He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news.
Er sah verwirrt aus, nachdem er die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
B2 noun /ˈæktɪvɪst/

activist

Aktivist
Meaning
A person who works to bring about social or political change.
Example
The activist organized a protest against pollution.
Der Aktivist organisierte eine Protestaktion gegen die Umweltverschmutzung.
C2 adjective /prɪˈskrɪptɪbəl/

prescriptible

vorschreibbar
Meaning
Capable of being prescribed or laid down as a rule or directive.
Example
Certain regulations are prescriptible under the law.
Bestimmte Vorschriften sind nach dem Gesetz vorschreibbar.
B2 verb /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect

wählen
Meaning
To choose someone for a position or office by voting.
Example
The citizens elected a new president.
Die Bürger wählten einen neuen Präsidenten.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/

Unable

unfähig
Meaning
lacking the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
He was unable to attend the meeting.
Er war nicht in der Lage, an dem Treffen teilzunehmen.
A2 noun /drʌɡ/

drug

droge
Meaning
a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance
Example
The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness.
Der Arzt verschrieb ein neues Medikament für die Krankheit.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

overtake

überholen
Meaning
to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass
Example
The runner managed to overtake his competitor in the final lap.
Der Läufer konnte seinen Konkurrenten in der letzten Runde überholen.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

Selbstachtung
Meaning
A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.
Example
She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.
Sie weigerte sich, ihre Selbstachtung zu gefährden, indem sie ungerechte Behandlung akzeptierte.
A2 noun /ʌmˈbrɛlə/

umbrella

Regenschirm
Meaning
A device used for protection against rain or sun, typically consisting of a collapsible canopy mounted on a central rod.
Example
She opened her umbrella as it started to rain.
Sie öffnete ihren Regenschirm, als es zu regnen begann.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

manuell
Meaning
done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic
Example
This is a manual process that requires careful attention.
Dies ist ein manueller Prozess, der sorgfältige Aufmerksamkeit erfordert.
C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

weise
Meaning
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Example
His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.
Seine weise Führung rettete das Unternehmen vor dem Scheitern.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈsaɪklɔɪd/

epicycloid

Epizykloid
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle
Example
The mathematician demonstrated how to draw an epicycloid.
Der Mathematiker zeigte, wie man einen Epizykloid zeichnet.
C1 noun /ˈkriː.dəns/

credence

Glaubwürdigkeit, Vertrauen
Meaning
belief in or acceptance of something as true
Example
The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi.
Der Zeuge gab dem Alibi des Angeklagten Glaubwürdigkeit.
C1 adjective /rɪˈstreɪnd/

restrained

zurückhaltend
Meaning
characterized by reserve or self-control; held back
Example
Her restrained reaction surprised everyone.
Ihre zurückhaltende Reaktion überraschte alle.
B2 noun /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

continuity

Kontinuität
Meaning
the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time
Example
Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.
Die Aufrechterhaltung der Kontinuität in der Führung ist entscheidend für die organisatorische Stabilität.
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.əs/

Envious

neidisch; eifersüchtig
Meaning
feeling or showing envy; jealous
Example
She felt envious of her friend's new car.
Sie fühlte sich neidisch auf das neue Auto ihrer Freundin.
C2 noun/adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtənt/

precipitant

Fällungsmittel
Meaning
As a noun: a substance that causes a substance to be deposited from a solution; as an adjective: acting hastily or impulsively.
Example
The chemist added a precipitant to the solution to observe the reaction.
Der Chemiker fügte der Lösung ein Fällungsmittel hinzu, um die Reaktion zu beobachten.
C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪpɪs/

precipice

Abgrund
Meaning
A very steep cliff or a situation of great danger.
Example
The hikers stood at the edge of the precipice, gazing into the valley below.
Die Wanderer standen am Rand des Abgrunds und schauten ins Tal hinunter.
C1 verb /ˈkæp.saɪz/

capsize

kentern
Meaning
to overturn in the water
Example
The small fishing boat capsized during the storm.
Das kleine Fischerboot kenterte während des Sturms.
B2 noun /piːk/

Peak

Gipfel
Meaning
the highest point of a mountain or hill; the maximum level or intensity
Example
The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest.
Die Bergsteiger erreichten den Gipfel des Mount Everest.