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B2 verb /ʌpˈhoʊld/

uphold

aufrechterhalten
Meaning
to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision
Example
The judge promised to uphold justice at all costs.
Der Richter versprach, die Gerechtigkeit um jeden Preis aufrechtzuerhalten.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːn/

impugn

die Wahrheit, Gültigkeit oder Ehrlichkeit einer Aussage oder Absicht bestreiten
Meaning
to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive
Example
The lawyer tried to impugn the credibility of the witness.
Der Anwalt versuchte, die Glaubwürdigkeit des Zeugen anzufechten.
A2 noun reɪndʒ

range

Reichweite
Meaning
The extent or scope of something; the distance that can be covered or the limits within which something operates.
Example
The new electric car has a range of 400 miles.
Das neue Elektroauto hat eine Reichweite von 400 Meilen.
B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

zugeben
Meaning
to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge
Example
He confessed his mistake to his teacher.
Er gab seinen Fehler seinem Lehrer zu.
B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

botanisch
Meaning
relating to plants or plant life
Example
She works at the botanical garden.
Sie arbeitet im botanischen Garten.
A2 adverb /twaɪs/

twice

zweimal
Meaning
two times
Example
I have seen that movie twice.
Ich habe diesen Film zweimal gesehen.
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/

gullible

leichtgläubig
Meaning
Easily deceived or tricked.
Example
She was so gullible that she believed every rumor.
Sie war so leichtgläubig, dass sie jedes Gerücht glaubte.
A1 noun ˈpɛrənts

Parents

Eltern
Meaning
One's father and mother.
Example
The family tree starts with the child's parents.
Der Stammbaum beginnt mit den Eltern des Kindes.
C1 noun /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

disservice

Schaden
Meaning
A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.
Example
Spreading false information is a disservice to the community.
Falsche Informationen zu verbreiten ist ein Schaden für die Gemeinschaft.
B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

experimentell
Meaning
based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing
Example
The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.
Die Wissenschaftler entwickelten ein experimentelles Medikament zur Behandlung von Krebs.
C1 verb /weɪd/

wade

durch das Wasser gehen
Meaning
to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement
Example
The children waded in the shallow river.
Die Kinder gingen durch den flachen Fluss.
C2 verb /ˈkænənaɪz/

canonize

kanonisieren
Meaning
To officially declare a dead person a saint; to regard as great or significant.
Example
The church canonized the martyr after years of investigation.
Die Kirche hat den Märtyrer nach jahrelangen Untersuchungen kanonisiert.
B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

berührend; emotional
Meaning
causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving
Example
The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.
Die rührende Geschichte brachte allen Tränen in die Augen.
B1 noun /ɡuːs/

Goose

Gans
Meaning
large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet
Example
The goose swam gracefully across the pond.
Die Gans schwamm anmutig über den Teich.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/

Uncountable

unzählbar; unendlich
Meaning
too many to be counted; innumerable; infinite in quantity
Example
There are uncountable stars in the night sky.
Es gibt unzählige Sterne am Nachthimmel.
A2 noun /toʊ/

Toe

Zehe
Meaning
any of the five digits at the end of the human foot
Example
She stubbed her toe on the chair leg.
Sie hat ihren Zeh an der Stuhlbeine gestoßen.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

incomprehensible

unverständlich
Meaning
Impossible or very difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was so fast it became incomprehensible.
Die Vorlesung des Professors war so schnell, dass sie unverständlich wurde.
C1 adjective /kənˈtraɪvd/

contrived

künstlich oder erzwungen; nicht natürlich oder spontan
Meaning
artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous
Example
The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.
Das Ende des Films fühlte sich konstruiert und unrealistisch an.
A2 noun /keɪs/

case

Fall / Situation
Meaning
A particular situation, occurrence, or an instance of something; also a container or covering for something.
Example
In this case, we should wait for further instructions.
In diesem Fall sollten wir auf weitere Anweisungen warten.
B1 noun /dʌst/

dust

Staub
Meaning
Fine particles of matter.
Example
Road dust is a major pollutant in urban areas.
Straßenstaub ist ein wichtiger Schadstoff in städtischen Gebieten.
C2 noun /drɛɡz/

dregs

Rückstände
Meaning
the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment or grounds; the most worthless part of something
Example
He drank the dregs of the coffee before leaving.
Er trank die Rückstände des Kaffees, bevor er ging.
B2 adjective /ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

forthcoming

bevorstehend
Meaning
about to happen soon; willing to share information
Example
The company announced its forthcoming product launch.
Das Unternehmen kündigte die bevorstehende Produkteinführung an.
C2 noun /ˈɡɪbən/

gibbon

Gibbon
Meaning
a small to medium-sized tailless ape with long arms, native to the forests of Southeast Asia
Example
The gibbon swung gracefully through the trees using its long arms.
Der Gibbon schwang sich mit seinen langen Armen elegant durch die Bäume.
A1 noun /ˈwɛð.ɚ/

weather

Wetter
Meaning
The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
Example
The weather forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow.
Die Wettervorhersage sagt morgen starken Regen voraus.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒksɪk/

Toxic

toxisch; schädlich oder unangenehm
Meaning
poisonous; very harmful or unpleasant
Example
The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.
Die Fabrik setzte giftige Chemikalien in den Fluss frei.
C2 noun /fækˈtoʊtəm/

factotum

Allrounder
Meaning
an employee who does many different types of work; a general servant
Example
He worked as a factotum, handling both clerical and maintenance duties.
Er arbeitete als Factotum, das sowohl Verwaltungs- als auch Wartungsaufgaben übernahm.
C2 adjective /əˈfɔːrsed/

Aforesaid

zuvor erwähnt
Meaning
mentioned before; previously stated
Example
The aforesaid conditions must be met before approval.
Die zuvor erwähnten Bedingungen müssen vor der Genehmigung erfüllt werden.
B2 noun /red liːf/

Red leaf

rote Blätter
Meaning
red-colored leafy vegetable; amaranth leaves used as greens
Example
Red leaf is rich in iron and is commonly eaten in Bengali households.
Rote Blätter sind reich an Eisen und werden häufig in bengalischen Haushalten gegessen.
A1 verb, adjective /oʊn/

own

besitzen
Meaning
to possess something; belonging to oneself
Example
She owns a beautiful house in the city.
Sie besitzt ein schönes Haus in der Stadt.
C2 verb /sʌbˈtɛnd/

subtend

unterstützen
Meaning
To extend across or form an angle at a particular point, often used in geometry.
Example
The arc subtends a 60-degree angle at the center of the circle.
Der Bogen bildet einen 60-Grad-Winkel im Zentrum des Kreises.
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

kontinuierlich; ununterbrochen; fortlaufend
Meaning
without interruption; in an unbroken sequence
Example
The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.
Die Maschine läuft kontinuierlich 24 Stunden.
C2 verb /əˈbɑː.mə.neɪt/

abominate

abominieren
Meaning
to feel hatred or loathing for something
Example
She abominates cruelty to animals.
Sie verabscheut Grausamkeit gegenüber Tieren.
C2 noun /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/

Malediction

Fluch
Meaning
A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell
Example
The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.
Die Hexe sprach einen schrecklichen Fluch über ihre Feinde.
C2 verb /vɔːnt/

vaunt

prahlen
Meaning
to boast or brag about something, especially in an excessive way
Example
He would often vaunt his achievements in front of his colleagues.
Er prahlte oft mit seinen Erfolgen vor seinen Kollegen.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə/

firefighter

Feuerwehrmann
Meaning
a person whose job is to put out fires
Example
The firefighter saved the family from the burning building.
Der Feuerwehrmann rettete die Familie aus dem brennenden Gebäude.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/

Heartbreaking

herzzerreißend; erschütternd; bewegend
Meaning
causing overwhelming distress; very sad or disappointing
Example
The documentary showed heartbreaking scenes of children in poverty.
Die Dokumentation zeigte herzzerreißende Szenen von Kindern in Armut.
B2 noun /ˈsel.ər.i/

Celery

Sellerie
Meaning
a green vegetable with long crisp stems that can be eaten raw or cooked
Example
I added chopped celery to the soup for extra flavor.
Ich habe gehackte Sellerie zur Suppe für zusätzlichen Geschmack hinzugefügt.
A2 interjection /mˈhm/

mm-hmm

Ja
Meaning
A sound used to express agreement or acknowledgment in conversation.
Example
‘Do you understand?’ ‘Mm-hmm.’
‘Verstehst du?’ ‘Ja.’
C2 adjective /baɪˈɛniəl/

biennial

biennal
Meaning
happening every two years
Example
The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors.
Das biennale Festival zieht Tausende von Besuchern an.
C1 adjective /tɪˈrænɪkəl/

tyrannical

tyrannisch
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way
Example
The tyrannical ruler silenced all opposition.
Der tyrannische Herrscher verstummte alle Opposition.
C2 adjective /əˈsɛt.ɪk/

ascetic

asketisch
Meaning
Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.
Example
He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, far from worldly comforts.
Er lebte ein asketisches Leben in den Bergen, fernab von weltlichen Annehmlichkeiten.
A1 noun /θɪŋ/

thing

Ding
Meaning
an object, idea, or matter that is being referred to or dealt with
Example
This is the thing I was looking for.
Das ist das Ding, nach dem ich gesucht habe.
A1 adjective /ˈfrɛndli/

friendly

Glück
Meaning
Kind and pleasant; showing goodwill and affection.
Example
The shop owner is very friendly to new customers.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/

walking

gehen
Meaning
the activity of moving on foot at a moderate pace
Example
Walking every morning is good for your health.
Jeden Morgen gehen ist gut für deine Gesundheit.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

jucture

kritischer Moment
Meaning
a particular point in time, especially one of great importance or crisis
Example
At this critical jucture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize.
An diesem kritischen Moment muss das Unternehmen entscheiden, ob es sich ausdehnen oder verkleinern soll.
B1 verb /əbˈzɜːrv/

observe

beobachten
Meaning
to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something
Example
Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.
Wissenschaftler beobachten das Verhalten von Tieren in der Wildnis.
C2 adjective /dʒoʊˈkoʊs/

jocose

jovial
Meaning
playful or humorous in speech or behavior
Example
The professor’s jocose remarks kept the class entertained.
Die spöttischen Bemerkungen des Professors hielten die Klasse unterhalten.
B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

biologisch
Meaning
Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
Ökologischer Landbau verbessert die Gesundheit des Bodens und reduziert die Verschmutzung.
C1 verb /daʊs/

douse

löschen / gießen
Meaning
to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters doused the flames with water.
Die Feuerwehrleute löschten die Flammen mit Wasser.
A1 noun /ˈmjuːzɪk/

music

musik
Meaning
vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony, melody, or rhythm
Example
She loves listening to classical music.
Sie liebt es, klassische Musik zu hören.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

noticeable

beachtlich
Meaning
Easily seen, observed, or recognized.
Example
There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.
Es gab eine bemerkenswerte Verbesserung in ihrer Leistung.
B2 noun /məʊˈbɪləti/

mobility

Mobilität
Meaning
The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; the quality of being mobile.
Example
The mobility of workers is essential for the success of the project.
Die Mobilität der Arbeiter ist entscheidend für den Erfolg des Projekts.
C1 noun /fɪˈnɑːleɪ/

finale

Finale
Meaning
the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series
Example
The concert ended with a spectacular finale.
Das Konzert endete mit einem spektakulären Finale.
A1 adjective /ˈʌðər/

other

anderer
Meaning
used to refer to something different from the one already mentioned or known
Example
I don't want this one, I will take the other one.
Ich will dieses nicht, ich werde das andere nehmen.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

perjury

Meineid
Meaning
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.
Example
She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.
Sie wurde wegen Meineids verurteilt, nachdem sie falsche Beweise geliefert hatte.
A1 noun /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/

drinking

trinken
Meaning
the act of consuming liquids, especially alcohol
Example
Drinking too much water at once can make you feel bloated.
Zu viel Wasser auf einmal zu trinken kann dazu führen, dass man sich aufgebläht fühlt.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətər/

interlocutor

Gesprächspartner
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue
Example
She was a skilled interlocutor during the debate.
Sie war eine geschickte Gesprächspartnerin während der Debatte.
C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

aggressiv ansprechen
Meaning
to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example
The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.
Der Reporter wurde von Demonstranten vor dem Gericht angegangen.
A2 noun /trɪk/

Trick

Trick; Täuschung; List;
Meaning
a cunning act intended to deceive; a skillful action performed for entertainment
Example
The magician performed an amazing card trick that fooled everyone.
Der Zauberer führte einen erstaunlichen Kartentrick vor, der alle täuschte.
A1 noun /fʌn/

fun

Spaß
Meaning
enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure
Example
We had a lot of fun at the party.
Wir hatten viel Spaß auf der Party.
C2 verb /ˈek.stər.peɪt/

extirpate

beseitigen
Meaning
to completely remove or destroy something unwanted
Example
The government launched a program to extirpate corruption from public offices.
Die Regierung startete ein Programm, um die Korruption aus den öffentlichen Büros zu entfernen.
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.
C2 noun /sɒl/

sol

sol (fünfte Note der Musikskala)
Meaning
The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun
Example
The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal.
Der Chor übte, die Note sol während der Probe zu singen.
B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

Siedler
Meaning
a person who settles in a new area or land
Example
The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.
Die Siedler kamen in die neue Stadt und begannen, Häuser zu bauen.
B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

Kapazität
Meaning
The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.
Example
The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.
Das Kabel hat die Kapazität, große Datenmengen zu verarbeiten.
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.
B2 noun ˈmɪdl klæs

middle-class

mittelschicht
Meaning
The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.
Example
The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.
Die Mittelschicht war von der Entscheidung stark betroffen.
C1 noun /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.ti/

inequity

Ungerechtigkeit
Meaning
Lack of fairness or justice; unequal distribution or treatment.
Example
Social inequity continues to be a global issue.
Soziale Ungerechtigkeit bleibt ein globales Problem.
C1 noun /ˈhʌbʌb/

hubbub

lärm
Meaning
a loud noise caused by a crowd of people talking or shouting
Example
There was a hubbub in the market as the sale began.
Es gab einen Lärm auf dem Markt, als der Verkauf begann.
A1 verb /kɔːl/

call

rufen
Meaning
to say something loudly; to telephone someone; to name
Example
Please call me when you arrive home.
Bitte rufen Sie mich an, wenn Sie zu Hause sind.
A1 noun /ˈtʃɪk.ən/

Chicken

Huhn
Meaning
a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat; the meat of this bird used as food
Example
The chicken laid fresh eggs every morning.
Das Huhn legte jeden Morgen frische Eier.
B2 noun /treɪt/

Trait

Eigenschaft
Meaning
a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person; an inherited feature
Example
Patience is an important trait for anyone working with children.
Geduld ist eine wichtige Eigenschaft für jeden, der mit Kindern arbeitet.
C1 adjective /ˈperɪɡrɪn/

Peregrine

umherziehend; wandernd; migrierend
Meaning
wandering; traveling; migratory
Example
The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed.
Der Wanderfalke ist für seine unglaubliche Geschwindigkeit bekannt.
B1 noun prəˈpoʊzəl

proposal

Vorschlag
Meaning
A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
Der Vorschlag wurde nicht akzeptiert.
C2 noun /wiːl/

weal

Glück
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.
Example
The charity worked for the common weal of the community.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

Glück
Meaning
large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides
Example
The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 adverb /ˈnaɪsli/

nicely

nett
Meaning
in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory manner; carefully and appropriately
Example
She explained the problem nicely so everyone could understand.
Sie erklärte das Problem nett, sodass es alle verstanden.
A1 noun /weɪ/

Way

Weg; Methode; Art; Stil;
Meaning
a method, style, or manner of doing something; a road or path
Example
There must be a better way to solve this problem.
Es muss einen besseren Weg geben, dieses Problem zu lösen.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪdiənt/

gradient

Neigung
Meaning
A gradual slope, or the degree of inclination of a surface.
Example
The cyclist struggled up the steep gradient of the hill.
Der Radfahrer kämpfte, um die steile Neigung des Hügels hinaufzukommen.
B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

Seemann
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
Der erfahrene Seemann navigierte das Schiff durch den Sturm.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

intensive

intensiv
Meaning
Involving a lot of effort, energy, or concentration in a short period of time.
Example
She attended an intensive English course before moving abroad.
Sie besuchte einen intensiven Englischkurs, bevor sie ins Ausland zog.
C1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/

alimony

Unterhalt
Meaning
financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce
Example
He was ordered by the court to pay monthly alimony to his ex-wife.
Das Gericht befahl ihm, seiner Ex-Frau monatlich Unterhalt zu zahlen.
B2 noun /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

Zugänglichkeit
Meaning
Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.
Example
Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.
Verbesserte Zugänglichkeit hilft Menschen mit Behinderungen.
C1 phrase lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət sɛlf dɪˈfens

legitimate self-defense

rechtfertigte Selbstverteidigung
Meaning
Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.
Example
The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense.
Das Land behauptete, es sei eine rechtfertigte Selbstverteidigung.
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/

lithograph

Lithographie (Steindruck)
Meaning
a print made by lithography, often artistic
Example
The museum displayed a rare lithograph from the 19th century.
Das Museum zeigte einen seltenen Lithographen aus dem 19. Jahrhundert.
A2 noun /nek/

Neck

Hals
Meaning
the part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders
Example
She wore a beautiful necklace around her neck.
Sie trug eine schöne Halskette um ihren Hals.
B1 noun /ˈhaʊswaɪf/

housewife

Hausfrau
Meaning
a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home
Example
She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children.
Sie entschied sich, Hausfrau zu sein, während sie ihre Kinder großzog.
C1 noun /ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəlz/

testimonials

Testimonien, Empfehlungsschreiben
Meaning
Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.
Example
Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation.
Positive Testimonials können den Ruf eines Unternehmens verbessern.
B1 adverb /ˈθæŋkfəli/

thankfully

glücklicherweise
Meaning
used to express relief or gratitude
Example
Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting.
Glücklicherweise kam sie gerade rechtzeitig zur Besprechung.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

unangenehm
Meaning
Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.
Example
The weather was cold and disagreeable.
Das Wetter war kalt und unangenehm.
B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

freiheit
Meaning
the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views
Example
The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.
Die Freiheitsstatue repräsentiert Freiheit und Demokratie.
B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/

exploring

erforschen
Meaning
Investigating or studying thoroughly; searching into or ranging over for the purpose of discovery.
Example
They are exploring different areas of Antarctica.
Sie erforschen verschiedene Gebiete der Antarktis.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnəmənt/

tenement

Mietshaus
Meaning
a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition
Example
The family lived in a crowded tenement in the city.
Die Familie lebte in einem überfüllten Mietshaus in der Stadt.
C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

Azalee
Meaning
a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally
Example
The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.
Der Garten war im Frühling voller blühender Azaleen.
C2 noun /ɡɜːrθ/

girth

Umfang
Meaning
the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a tree trunk
Example
The tree's girth measured nearly five feet.
Der Umfang des Baumes maß fast fünf Fuß.
C2 adjective /ˈkæp.ʃəs/

Captious

kritisch; nörgelnd
Meaning
tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical
Example
His captious remarks about every small detail made the meeting very unpleasant.
Seine kritischen Bemerkungen zu jedem kleinen Detail machten das Treffen sehr unangenehm.
C1 adjective /fəˈnɛtɪk/

phonetic

phonetisch
Meaning
relating to the sounds of speech or pronunciation
Example
The teacher taught the students the phonetic spelling of difficult words.
Der Lehrer unterrichtete die Schüler die phonetische Rechtschreibung schwieriger Wörter.
A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

dunkel
Meaning
having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black
Example
She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.
Sie bevorzugt dunkle Farben für ihre Winterkleidung.
B1 noun /ˈempaɪər/

empire

imperium
Meaning
a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government
Example
The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.
Das Römische Imperium dauerte Jahrhunderte.
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌbuːtər/

freebooter

Freibeuter
Meaning
A pirate or plunderer who roams freely in search of wealth.
Example
The freebooter raided the merchant ships along the coast.
Der Freibeuter überfiel die Handelsschiffe entlang der Küste.
C2 verb (archaic/rare) /rɛk/

reck

sich kümmern
Meaning
To care about or be concerned with (something); to have regard for.
Example
He does not reck the dangers of his actions.
Er kümmert sich nicht um die Gefahren seiner Handlungen.
C2 noun /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

fledgeling

junger Vogel
Meaning
A young bird that has just developed its feathers and is learning to fly; a beginner.
Example
The fledgeling was trying hard to take its first flight.
Der junge Vogel versuchte, seinen ersten Flug zu machen.
C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

Mandat
Meaning
an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way
Example
The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.
Die Regierung hat ein Mandat zur Reduzierung der Kohlenstoffemissionen erlassen.
A2 noun /ˈɪər.ɪŋ/

Ear-ring

Ohrring
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn on the earlobe or ear
Example
Her diamond earrings caught everyone's attention.
Ihre Diamant-Ohrringe erregten die Aufmerksamkeit aller.
B1 adjective /ˈvælɪd/

Valid

gültig; rechtlich oder offiziell akzeptiert
Meaning
legally or officially acceptable; having a sound basis in logic or fact
Example
The passport is valid for ten years.
Der Reisepass ist für zehn Jahre gültig.
B2 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

herumreden oder umherwandern
Meaning
to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.
Example
He rambled on about his childhood for hours.
Er redete stundenlang über seine Kindheit.
B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

Pult
Meaning
a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience
Example
The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.
Der Gewinner stand auf dem Podium, um die Goldmedaille zu empfangen.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

underestimate

unterschätzen
Meaning
To judge something as less important or smaller than it really is.
Example
Never underestimate the power of teamwork.
Unterschätze niemals die Kraft der Teamarbeit.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪzəbl/

indivisible

unteilbar
Meaning
Not able to be divided or separated.
Example
The country's unity was indivisible despite differences.
Die Einheit des Landes war trotz der Unterschiede unteilbar.
B2 adverb /ˌɪndəˈrɛktli/

indirectly

indirekt
Meaning
in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence
Example
The policy affected small businesses indirectly.
Die Politik beeinflusste kleine Unternehmen indirekt.
A2 noun ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən

competition

Wettbewerb
Meaning
The activity or condition of competing; rivalry for supremacy.
Example
Competition grew between language groups.
Der Wettbewerb wuchs zwischen den Sprachgruppen.
A2 noun /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/

Angel

Engel
Meaning
a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God
Example
She looked like an angel in her white dress.
Sie sah aus wie ein Engel in ihrem weißen Kleid.
C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

wirklichkeit
Meaning
The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.
Example
The movie was based on historical actuality.
Der Film basierte auf historischer Wirklichkeit.
A2 verb /beɪk/

bake

backen
Meaning
to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven
Example
She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.
Sie buk einen Kuchen für den Geburtstag ihrer Freundin.
C1 verb /raʊz/

rouse

wecken
Meaning
To awaken from sleep or to stir into action.
Example
The loud alarm roused him from his deep sleep.
Der laute Alarm weckte ihn aus seinem tiefen Schlaf.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

gesellig; freundlich; extrovertiert
Meaning
friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing
Example
She is very sociable and makes friends easily.
Sie ist sehr gesellig und findet leicht Freunde.
C1 noun ˌɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən

infestation

befall, das Vorhandensein einer ungewöhnlich großen Anzahl von Insekten oder Tieren an einem Ort
Meaning
The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, causing damage or disease.
Example
The infestation of ants in the kitchen led to immediate pest control measures.
Die Insektenplage in der Küche führte zu sofortigen Maßnahmen zur Schädlingsbekämpfung.
C2 verb /ˌfɔːrˈrʌn/

forerun

vorangehen
Meaning
To go before; to precede in time, place, or action.
Example
Dark clouds often forerun a storm.
Dunkle Wolken gehen oft einem Sturm voraus.
C1 noun /stents/

stents

Stents
Meaning
Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.
Example
Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.
Die Stents wurden erfolgreich mit robotergestützten Techniken platziert.
C1 noun əˈrɪd.ɪ.ti

aridity

Aridität
Meaning
The state of being extremely dry, especially having insufficient rainfall to support vegetation.
Example
The aridity of the land is increasing due to climate change.
Die Aridität des Landes nimmt aufgrund des Klimawandels zu.
C1 verb /vaʊtʃ/

vouch

bürgen
Meaning
to confirm or assert the truth or reliability of something
Example
I can vouch for his honesty.
Ich kann für seine Ehrlichkeit bürgen.