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C1 noun /ˈʌp.rɔːr/

Uproar

aufruhr; lärm; unruhe
Meaning
a loud and emotional noise or disturbance; public outcry
Example
The announcement caused an uproar among the students.
Die Ankündigung verursachte einen Aufruhr unter den Studenten.
A2 noun /ˈkæptɪn/

Captain

kapitän
Meaning
a military officer of middle rank; the person in command of a ship or aircraft
Example
The captain ordered his troops to advance forward.
Der Kapitän befahl seinen Truppen, voranzukommen.
B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

Hülsenfrucht
Meaning
edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas
Example
Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.
Hülsenfrüchte sind eine ausgezeichnete Proteinquelle für Vegetarier.
B1 noun /ˈrezɪdənt/

Resident

Bewohner
Meaning
a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis; living in a particular place
Example
She has been a resident of this city for over ten years.
Sie ist seit über zehn Jahren Bewohnerin dieser Stadt.
A2 adverb /əˈkrɒs/

Across

durch
Meaning
from one side to the other side of something; in every part of a place
Example
The bridge stretches across the river.
Die Brücke erstreckt sich über den Fluss.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈɑːnɪst/

honest

ehrlich
Meaning
free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere
Example
She is known as an honest and trustworthy person.
Sie ist als ehrliche und vertrauenswürdige Person bekannt.
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

straightforward

einfach
Meaning
easy to understand or do; simple
Example
Her explanation was straightforward and clear.
Ihre Erklärung war einfach und klar.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

Schwäche im Alter
Meaning
Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.
Example
The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.
Der alte Mann wurde senil und vergaß vertraute Gesichter.
B1 noun /miːnz/

Means

Mittel; Ressourcen; Weg;
Meaning
An action or system by which a result is achieved; financial resources
Example
They don't have the means to afford such an expensive vacation.
Sie haben nicht die Mittel, sich einen so teuren Urlaub zu leisten.
C2 noun /ˈdʌlərd/

dullard

Dummkopf
Meaning
a slow or stupid person
Example
He was considered a dullard by his classmates.
Er wurde von seinen Klassenkameraden als Dummkopf betrachtet.
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 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrs/

disburse

auszahlen
Meaning
to pay out money, especially from a fund
Example
The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families.
Die Organisation wird die Mittel an die betroffenen Familien auszahlen.
A2 verb /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/

recognize

erkennen, akzeptieren
Meaning
To identify someone or something seen before; to acknowledge or accept.
Example
She did not recognize him in the crowd.
Sie hat ihn in der Menge nicht erkannt.
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.ɪt/

Comet

Komet
Meaning
a celestial object consisting of ice and dust that develops a tail when approaching the sun
Example
Halley's Comet appears in the sky every 76 years.
Der Halleysche Komet erscheint alle 76 Jahre am Himmel.
C2 noun /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/

scintilla

kleiner Funken
Meaning
A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.
Example
There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind.
Es gab keinen Funken Zweifel in ihrem Geist.
C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmɪtrɪst/

optometrist

Optometrist
Meaning
A healthcare professional who examines eyes and prescribes corrective lenses.
Example
The optometrist prescribed new glasses for her.
Der Optometrist verschrieb ihr neue Brillen.
B1 noun /bɪərd/

Beard

Bart
Meaning
hair that grows on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face
Example
He grew a long beard during the winter months.
Er ließ sich im Winter eine lange Bart wachsen.
A2 noun /ˈdɒŋ.ki/

Donkey

Esel
Meaning
a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call
Example
The donkey carried heavy bags up the mountain.
Der Esel trug schwere Taschen den Berg hinauf.
A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

Ziegel
Meaning
A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.
Example
The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.
Die Arbeiter legten Ziegel auf Ziegel, um die Wand zu bauen.
A2 adjective /əˈveɪləbl/

available

verfügbar
Meaning
Able to be used, obtained, or accessed.
Example
The product is now available in all stores.
Das Produkt ist jetzt in allen Geschäften verfügbar.
B2 noun /veɪl/

Veil

Schleier; Maske; Brautschleier;
Meaning
a piece of fine material worn to protect or conceal the face; something that conceals or disguises
Example
The bride wore a beautiful white veil during the ceremony.
Die Braut trug während der Zeremonie einen schönen weißen Schleier.
C2 noun /ˌbæstərdaɪˈzeɪʃən/

bastardization

verfälschung / entweihung
Meaning
the act of corrupting, degrading, or misrepresenting something
Example
Critics called the remake a bastardization of the original film.
Kritiker nannten das Remake eine Bastardisierung des Originalfilms.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪkl̩/

auricle

äußeres Ohr
Meaning
The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.
Der Arzt untersuchte das äußere Ohr des Patienten auf Anzeichen einer Infektion.
B1 noun /fiː/

fee

Gebühr
Meaning
A payment made for a service or privilege.
Example
The lawyer charged a high fee for his services.
Der Anwalt berechnete eine hohe Gebühr für seine Dienstleistungen.
B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

Schnur
Meaning
a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string
Example
She tied the package with a string.
Sie band das Paket mit einer Schnur.
C1 adjective /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

revolting

widerlich
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting
Example
The smell of the garbage was revolting.
Der Geruch des Mülls war widerlich.
C1 noun /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.ləns/

vigilance

Vigilanz
Meaning
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Example
Constant vigilance is required in cybersecurity.
Ständige Vigilanz ist in der Cybersicherheit erforderlich.
C1 noun /kɔːr/

corps

Zweig der Armee, Gruppe
Meaning
a branch of the military or a group organized for a specific purpose
Example
He joined the army corps after graduation.
Er trat dem Armeekorps nach seinem Abschluss bei.
C1 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈspekt/

introspect

introspektieren
Meaning
To examine one's own thoughts, feelings, or mental state.
Example
He often introspects before making important decisions.
Er introspektiert oft, bevor er wichtige Entscheidungen trifft.
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊ.ər/

dour

strikt
Meaning
relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance
Example
His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable.
Sein strenges Gesichtsausdruck machte das Treffen unangenehm.
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈkɛtəl/

Electric Kettle

elektrischer Wasserkocher
Meaning
An electrical appliance that heats water quickly using electricity
Example
The electric kettle automatically turns off when the water starts boiling.
Der elektrische Wasserkocher schaltet sich automatisch ab, wenn das Wasser zu kochen beginnt.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfɜːrneɪs/

furnace

ofen
Meaning
an enclosed structure in which heat is produced for a building or for melting metal
Example
The factory's furnace melted the metal quickly.
Der Ofen in der Fabrik schmolz das Metall schnell.
B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

Sperre
Meaning
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
Example
The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.
Der Spieler erhielt eine dreispielige Sperre wegen Fehlverhaltens.
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 /ˌɒpəˈrɛtə/

operetta

leichte Oper
Meaning
a short opera with light and humorous themes
Example
The theater staged a famous operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan.
Das Theater inszenierte eine berühmte Operette von Gilbert und Sullivan.
A2 conjunction /ɔːlˈðoʊ/

although

obwohl
Meaning
in spite of the fact that; even though
Example
Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
Obwohl es regnete, gingen sie spazieren.
C2 noun /ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən/

predilection

Vorliebe
Meaning
A strong liking or preference for something.
Example
She has a predilection for classical music.
Sie hat eine Vorliebe für klassische Musik.
B1 adjective /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/

artistic

künstlerisch
Meaning
having or revealing natural creative skill
Example
She has an artistic sense of design.
Sie hat ein künstlerisches Gespür für Design.
C2 noun /ˈmælɪt fɪʃ/

Mallet fish

Schalenfisch
Meaning
A marine fish with a hard shell-like covering, found in coastal waters
Example
The mallet fish is known for its unique protective shell covering.
Der Schalenfisch ist für seine einzigartige schützende Hülle bekannt.
B1 noun /poʊl/

pole

Mast
Meaning
a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material
Example
They placed the flag on top of the pole.
Sie haben die Fahne oben auf dem Mast gesetzt.
C1 adjective /ˈlɪvɪd/

livid

wütend
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
She was livid when she found out about the betrayal.
Sie war wütend, als sie von dem Verrat erfuhr.
B2 noun /ˈtɒnɪk/

tonic

Tonikum
Meaning
a medicine or drink that restores or refreshes health and energy
Example
A glass of lemonade was the perfect tonic on a hot day.
Ein Glas Limonade war das perfekte Tonikum an einem heißen Tag.
A2 adjective/adverb /ˈdeɪli/

daily

täglich
Meaning
happening every day
Example
She reads the newspaper daily.
Sie liest täglich die Zeitung.
B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

Patriotismus
Meaning
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Example
Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.
Der Tag des Sieges spiegelt den Patriotismus der ganzen Nation wider.
A2 verb /əˈraɪv/

arrive

ankommen
Meaning
to reach a destination; to come to a place
Example
The train will arrive at the station in ten minutes.
Der Zug wird in zehn Minuten am Bahnhof ankommen.
C1 noun ɪnˈsɛpʃən

inception

Inception
Meaning
The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.
Example
The inception of the company marked a new era in the industry.
Die Inception des Unternehmens markierte eine neue Ära in der Industrie.
C2 noun /ˈfɒpəri/

foppery

prahlen
Meaning
Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.
Example
His obsession with fashion was dismissed as mere foppery.
Seine Besessenheit mit Mode wurde als bloßes Prahlen abgetan.
C1 noun /məˈrɑːl/

Morale

Moral; Geist
Meaning
the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group
Example
The team's morale improved after the victory.
Die Moral des Teams verbesserte sich nach dem Sieg.
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

geschmacklos
Meaning
lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style
Example
The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.
Die Suppe war völlig geschmacklos und brauchte mehr Gewürze.
A2 noun /dɪˈɡriː/

degree

Grad / Niveau
Meaning
an amount or level of something; an academic qualification
Example
She earned a degree in engineering.
Sie hat einen Abschluss in Ingenieurwesen gemacht.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/

invasive

invasiv
Meaning
Tending to spread harmfully, intruding aggressively, or encroaching beyond proper boundaries.
Example
The doctor explained that the procedure was minimally invasive.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass das Verfahren minimal invasiv war.
C1 noun

Longitude

Längengrad
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

overshadow

überschatten
Meaning
to appear more important or significant than something else, reducing its impact
Example
The scandal overshadowed his achievements.
Der Skandal überschattete seine Erfolge.
B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

Ähnlichkeit
Meaning
the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character
Example
There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
Es gibt eine starke Ähnlichkeit zwischen den beiden Schwestern.
C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌpleɪ/

interplay

Wechselwirkung
Meaning
The way in which two or more things have an effect on each other.
Example
The interplay between culture and technology shapes modern life.
Die Wechselwirkung zwischen Kultur und Technologie prägt das moderne Leben.
C1 noun /ˈledʒ.ər/

Ledger

Hauptbuch
Meaning
a book or other collection of financial accounts of a particular type
Example
The accountant updated the company ledger daily.
Der Buchhalter aktualisierte das Hauptbuch des Unternehmens täglich.
C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

hoher Klang
Meaning
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
Example
The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.
Das schrille Pfeifen erschreckte alle im Raum.
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mɪd/

Humid

feucht; nass
Meaning
containing moisture; damp; moist;
Example
The humid climate makes it feel hotter than it actually is.
Das feuchte Klima lässt es heißer erscheinen, als es tatsächlich ist.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːrdlɪŋ/

lordling

junger Lord
Meaning
A young or petty lord; someone of minor nobility.
Example
The arrogant lordling demanded respect despite his lack of experience.
Der arrogante Lordling verlangte Respekt trotz seines Mangels an Erfahrung.
B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

Widrigkeit
Meaning
Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Example
He remained strong in the face of adversity.
Er blieb stark angesichts der Widrigkeit.
C2 adjective /nɑːrld/

gnarled

verknotet
Meaning
Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.
Example
The old man had gnarled hands from years of hard work.
Der alte Mann hatte verknotete Hände von jahrelanger harter Arbeit.
C1 noun /ˈtʃɪz.əl/

Chisel

Meißel
Meaning
a tool with a sharp flat edge used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal
Example
The carpenter used a chisel to carve the wood.
Der Zimmermann benutzte einen Meißel, um das Holz zu schnitzen.
C2 adjective /pʌɡˈneɪʃəs/

pugnacious

streitlustig
Meaning
Having a quarrelsome or combative nature; eager to fight.
Example
His pugnacious attitude often got him into trouble.
Seine streitlustige Haltung brachte ihn oft in Schwierigkeiten.
A2 verb /kræʃ/

crash

Glück
Meaning
To collide violently; to suddenly stop working (for machines or computers).
Example
The car crashed into the wall at high speed.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 verb /diːˈfrɑːk/

defrock

einen Priester seines Amtes entheben
Meaning
to officially remove a priest or minister from their position and authority
Example
The church decided to defrock the priest after the scandal.
Die Kirche entschied sich, den Priester nach dem Skandal zu entkleiden.
A2 adjective /kəˈriːən/

korean

koreanisch
Meaning
relating to Korea, its people, language, or culture
Example
We went to a Korean restaurant for dinner.
Wir gingen in ein koreanisches Restaurant zum Abendessen.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪmli/

Untimely

unzeitgemäß
Meaning
happening at an inappropriate or inconvenient time; premature
Example
His untimely death at the age of thirty shocked everyone.
Sein unzeitgemäßer Tod mit dreißig Jahren schockierte alle.
C1 adjective /praɪˈmiːvəl/

primeval

urzeitlich
Meaning
Relating to the earliest ages in history; ancient and primitive.
Example
The explorers ventured into the primeval forest untouched by humans.
Die Entdecker wagten sich in den urzeitlichen Wald, der von Menschen unberührt war.
B1 verb /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt/

motivate

motivieren
Meaning
to encourage or stimulate interest or enthusiasm for doing something
Example
The coach's speech motivated the team to win the championship.
Die Rede des Trainers motivierte das Team, die Meisterschaft zu gewinnen.
C1 verb /dɪsˈoʊn/

disown

enterben
Meaning
to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for someone or something
Example
He decided to disown his reckless brother.
Er entschied sich, seinen rücksichtslosen Bruder zu enterben.
C1 adverb /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl.i/

optimally

optimal
Meaning
In the most effective or efficient way possible.
Example
Tasks should be allocated optimally for maximum output.
Aufgaben sollten optimal für maximale Ergebnisse verteilt werden.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəs/

colossus

Koloss
Meaning
A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
Example
Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.
Einstein war ein Koloss in der Welt der Wissenschaft.
B2 adverb /ˈmæn.ju.ə.li/

Manually

von Hand; mit körperlicher Anstrengung;
Meaning
by hand; using physical effort rather than machines
Example
The data was entered manually into the system.
Die Daten wurden manuell in das System eingegeben.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkæni/

uncanny

unheimlich
Meaning
Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
Example
She has an uncanny ability to predict the future.
Sie hat eine unheimliche Fähigkeit, die Zukunft vorherzusagen.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/

Nominal

nominal; sehr klein
Meaning
very small in size or amount; existing in name only
Example
He paid only a nominal fee for the membership since he was a student.
Er zahlte nur eine nominale Gebühr für die Mitgliedschaft, weil er Student war.
C1 noun /flʌks/

flux

Fluss
Meaning
continuous change or movement; the rate of flow of something
Example
The company was in a state of constant flux during the reorganization.
Das Unternehmen war während der Umstrukturierung in einem Zustand des ständigen Flusses.
A2 adjective /ˈsep.ər.ət/

Separate

getrennt; unterschiedlich; einzeln; abgetrennt
Meaning
distinct; not connected; individual; apart
Example
Please keep your personal and professional lives separate.
Bitte halten Sie Ihr persönliches und berufliches Leben getrennt.
C2 verb /dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/

discountenance

missbilligen
Meaning
To disapprove of or discourage something.
Example
The teacher strongly discountenanced cheating in exams.
Der Lehrer missbilligte das Schummeln bei den Prüfungen stark.
A2 noun /flaʊər/

Flour

Mehl
Meaning
fine powder made by grinding wheat or other grains; used for making bread, cakes, and pastry
Example
She mixed flour with water to make dough for bread.
Sie mischte das Mehl mit Wasser, um den Teig für Brot zu machen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.kɔːd/

concord

Übereinstimmung oder Harmonie
Meaning
Agreement or harmony between people or groups.
Example
The leaders worked towards international concord.
Die Führer arbeiteten auf internationale Übereinstimmung hin.
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

global collaboration

globale Zusammenarbeit
Meaning
Cooperation and partnership between countries or organizations worldwide to address common challenges.
Example
Global collaboration is necessary to address climate change.
Globale Zusammenarbeit ist notwendig, um den Klimawandel zu bekämpfen.
C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

minutiös
Meaning
in very small detail; extremely carefully
Example
The detective examined the evidence minutely.
Der Detektiv untersuchte den Beweis minutiös.
A2 abbreviation /iː ˈdʒiː/

e.g.

zum Beispiel
Meaning
For example (from Latin 'exempli gratia').
Example
You should eat more fruits, e.g., apples and bananas.
Du solltest mehr Obst essen, zum Beispiel Äpfel und Bananen.
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

parchment

Pergament
Meaning
a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.
Das alte Manuskript wurde auf Pergament geschrieben.
A1 pronoun /ðɛər/

their

ihr
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned
Example
Their house is on the corner.
Ihr Haus ist an der Ecke.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

muskulös und stark
Meaning
Lean and muscular; strong and tough.
Example
The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.
Der Athlet hatte einen muskulösen Körperbau, der seine Stärke zeigte.
C2 adjective /ˈfɒksi/

foxy

clever
Meaning
Clever, cunning, or attractive.
Example
He came up with a foxy plan to win the game.
Er hatte einen cleveren Plan, um das Spiel zu gewinnen.
C2 noun /lɪˈnoʊ.li.əm/

linoleum

Linoleum
Meaning
a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing
Example
They decided to cover the kitchen floor with linoleum.
Sie beschlossen, den Küchenboden mit Linoleum zu bedecken.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɒksɪkənt/

intoxicant

Rauschmittel
Meaning
a substance, especially alcohol or a drug, that causes intoxication
Example
Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant in many cultures.
Alkohol ist das am häufigsten verwendete Rauschmittel in vielen Kulturen.
C1 noun ˌdɪs.æmˌbɪɡ.juˈeɪ.ʃən

disambiguation

Disambiguierung
Meaning
The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.
Example
The AI system applies disambiguation to refine text understanding.
Das KI-System wendet Disambiguierung an, um das Textverständnis zu verfeinern.
A2 adjective /ˈreɡ.jə.lər/

Regular

regelmäßig
Meaning
happening at fixed intervals; consistent; normal; frequent
Example
She goes for regular exercise every morning at 6 AM.
Sie treibt jeden Morgen um 6 Uhr regelmäßig Sport.
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlər/

propeller

Propeller
Meaning
A mechanical device with blades that rotates to drive a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle forward.
Example
The airplane’s propeller cut through the air with great speed.
Der Propeller des Flugzeugs schnitt die Luft mit großer Geschwindigkeit.
C1 adjective /ɪˈfɛm.ər.əl/

ephemeral

vergänglich
Meaning
Lasting for a very short time; temporary or transitory.
Example
The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral.
Die Schönheit der Kirschblüten ist vergänglich.
C2 verb /bruːt/

bruit

Gerücht verbreiten
Meaning
to spread a rumor or report widely
Example
The scandal was quickly bruited about the town.
Der Skandal verbreitete sich schnell in der Stadt.
C2 noun ট্রোপোস্ফিয়ার

troposphere

troposphäre
Meaning
The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather phenomena occur.
Example
The troposphere is where weather phenomena occur.
Die Troposphäre ist der Ort, an dem Wetterphänomene auftreten.
C1 noun /luːm/

Loom

Webstuhl
Meaning
a machine for weaving cloth; to appear threatening or menacing
Example
The weaver worked at the loom to create beautiful fabrics.
Der Weber arbeitete am Webstuhl, um schöne Stoffe zu schaffen.
C1 noun /ˈtriːzən/

Treason

Hochverrat
Meaning
the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government
Example
He was accused of treason against the state.
Er wurde des Hochverrats gegen den Staat angeklagt.
B2 noun/verb /eɪp/

ape

ein großer Primat, der einem Affen ähnelt / nachahmen
Meaning
a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic
Example
Children often ape the behavior of adults.
Kinder ahmen oft das Verhalten von Erwachsenen nach.
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəns/

audience

Publikum
Meaning
A group of people who gather to watch, listen to, or experience a performance, event, or broadcast.
Example
The audience clapped loudly after the performance.
Das Publikum klatschte laut nach der Aufführung.
C2 noun /ˈsɛʃən/

cession

Abtretung von Rechten oder Eigentum
Meaning
The formal giving up of rights, property, or territory, especially by a state.
Example
The treaty resulted in the cession of land to the neighboring country.
Der Vertrag führte zur Abtretung von Land an das benachbarte Land.
C2 adjective /splɪˈnɛtɪk/

splenetic

reizbar, schlecht gelaunt
Meaning
bad-tempered, irritable, spiteful
Example
His splenetic remarks offended everyone in the room.
Seine reizbaren Bemerkungen beleidigten alle im Raum.
C1 adjective /bɪˈfɪt.ɪŋ/

Befitting

angemessen; passend; geeignet für eine bestimmte Situation oder Person
Meaning
appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person
Example
He wore formal attire befitting the important occasion.
Er trug einen formellen Anzug, der der wichtigen Gelegenheit angemessen war.
C2 adjective /ˈmæn.laɪk/

manlike

männlich
Meaning
Having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with a man; manly.
Example
His manlike courage impressed everyone in the village.
Sein männlicher Mut beeindruckte alle im Dorf.
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.
A2 noun /ˈjuːnɪt/

unit

einheit
Meaning
an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity
Example
Each unit in the production line is carefully tested.
Jede Einheit in der Produktionslinie wird sorgfältig getestet.
C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

Lyra
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
Example
The musician played a melody on the lyre.
Der Musiker spielte eine Melodie auf der Lyra.
B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

grüßen
Meaning
to greet with respect; to honor
Example
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.
Die Soldaten grüßten ihren Kommandeur.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɒsɪsən/

diocesan

im Zusammenhang mit einem Bistum
Meaning
relating to a diocese or the district under the supervision of a bishop in the Christian Church
Example
The diocesan council met to discuss church affairs.
Der Diözesanrat traf sich, um die Kirchenangelegenheiten zu besprechen.
C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

sich anpassen
Meaning
To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation
Example
It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.
Es dauert eine Weile, sich an ein neues Klima anzupassen.
B1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

Inexpensive

günstig; preiswert; erschwinglich
Meaning
not costing a lot of money; affordable; budget-friendly
Example
This restaurant offers delicious and inexpensive meals for students.
Dieses Restaurant bietet köstliche und günstige Mahlzeiten für Studenten an.
C2 adjective /ˌpɜːrtɪˈneɪʃəs/

pertinacious

hartnäckig
Meaning
holding firmly to an opinion, purpose, or course of action; stubbornly persistent
Example
The pertinacious lawyer refused to give up the case.
Der hartnäckige Anwalt weigerte sich, den Fall aufzugeben.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

inquire

fragen
Meaning
to ask; to investigate
Example
She inquired about the job opening.
Sie fragte nach der Stellenanzeige.
C1 noun /ˈsɛdətɪv/

sedative

Beruhigungsmittel
Meaning
A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.
Example
The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep.
Der Arzt verschrieb ein Sedativum, um dem Patienten beim Schlafen zu helfen.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɜːrsəneɪt/

impersonate

sich ausgeben als
Meaning
to pretend to be another person in order to entertain or deceive
Example
He was arrested for trying to impersonate a police officer.
Er wurde verhaftet, weil er versuchte, einen Polizisten zu impersonieren.
B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

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

Unpardonable

unverzeihlich
Meaning
too bad to be forgiven; inexcusable
Example
His betrayal of trust was an unpardonable offense.
Sein Verrat war ein unvergibliches Vergehen.
A1 noun /raɪs/

Rice

reis
Meaning
a cereal grain that is a staple food in many countries
Example
We eat rice with curry for dinner.
Wir essen Reis mit Curry zum Abendessen.