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A2 adjective /ˈjuːs.ləs/

Useless

nutzlos
Meaning
having no beneficial purpose; not useful
Example
This broken computer is completely useless.
Dieser kaputte Computer ist völlig nutzlos.
B1 noun dɪˈfens

defense

Verteidigung
Meaning
The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.
Example
Defense was one of the central subjects.
Verteidigung war eines der zentralen Themen.
A2 preposition /tɔːrdz/

towards

zu
Meaning
in the direction of
Example
He is running towards the park.
Er läuft zum Park.
C1 verb /ˈmɪŋɡl/

mingle

mischen
Meaning
to mix or combine; to move among people and engage socially
Example
Guests mingled at the party, chatting and laughing together.
Die Gäste mingelten auf der Party, plauderten und lachten zusammen.
C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

übermäßig optimistisch
Meaning
overly or blindly optimistic
Example
Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.
Ihre übermäßig optimistische Haltung ignorierte die offensichtlichen Probleme.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/

disavowal

Ablehnung
Meaning
the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support
Example
The politician issued a firm disavowal of the controversial remarks.
Der Politiker gab eine deutliche Ablehnung der umstrittenen Bemerkungen ab.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/

contemplation

tiefe Nachdenklichkeit
Meaning
The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.
Example
She sat in contemplation before making her decision.
Sie saß in tiefer Nachdenklichkeit, bevor sie ihre Entscheidung traf.
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.
A2 noun /səˈluː.ʃən/

Solution

Lösung; Antwort; Flüssigkeitsmischung
Meaning
an answer to a problem; a liquid mixture
Example
We need to find a solution to this problem.
Wir müssen eine Lösung für dieses Problem finden.
C1 verb /dʒɒt/

jot

etwas schnell und kurz schreiben
Meaning
to write something quickly and briefly
Example
She jotted down his phone number on a napkin.
Sie schrieb schnell seine Telefonnummer auf eine Serviette.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

trostlos; düster; traurig; ohne Freude
Meaning
lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer
Example
The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.
Das alte Haus sah trostlos und verlassen im Winterregen aus.
C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

Feder Spitze
Meaning
the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing
Example
He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.
Er tauchte die Feder Spitze in die Tinte, bevor er schrieb.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɜːrt/

invert

umkehren
Meaning
To turn something upside down or in the opposite position, order, or direction.
Example
He inverted the glass to let the water drain out.
Er hat das Glas umgedreht, um das Wasser abfließen zu lassen.
A2 adjective /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/

british

britisch
Meaning
relating to Great Britain or its people
Example
She loves British culture and traditions.
Sie liebt die britische Kultur und Traditionen.
B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

einfühlsam
Meaning
Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.
Example
She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.
Sie war einfühlsam gegenüber den Kämpfen ihrer Freundin.
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

übertrieben parteiischer Mensch
Meaning
A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.
Example
He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.
Er wurde nach seinen Bemerkungen über Frauen am Arbeitsplatz als Chauvinist bezeichnet.
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.rənt/

Tyrant

Tyrann
Meaning
a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner
Example
The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant.
Die Leute rebellierten gegen den grausamen Tyrannen.
A2 noun /ɡoʊl/

Goal

Ziel; Absicht; Bestimmung;
Meaning
the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result; a point scored in sports
Example
Her goal is to become a doctor and help people in underserved communities.
Ihr Ziel ist es, Ärztin zu werden und Menschen in unterversorgten Gemeinschaften zu helfen.
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌtəni/

gluttony

Völlerei
Meaning
Excessive eating or drinking; overindulgence in food or drink.
Example
His gluttony during the festival left him feeling sick.
Seine Völlerei während des Festes ließ ihn krank werden.
B1 adjective /roʊˈmæn.tɪk/

Romantic

romantisch
Meaning
relating to love; idealistic; dreamy
Example
They enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight.
Sie genossen ein romantisches Abendessen bei Kerzenlicht.
C2 noun ˌæm.ɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

amortization

Amortisierung
Meaning
The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.
Example
The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.
Der Amortisierungsplan zeigte einen Rückzahlungsplan über 10 Jahre.
C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

umwerfend
Meaning
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
Example
The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.
Die Darbietung des Magiers war einfach umwerfend.
B2 noun draʊt

drought

Dürre
Meaning
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.
Example
Drought impacts crop growth significantly.
Dürre beeinträchtigt das Wachstum der Ernte erheblich.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/

Interpreter

Dolmetscher; Übersetzer;
Meaning
a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning
Example
The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.
Die internationale Konferenz engagierte professionelle Dolmetscher, um Reden in Echtzeit zu übersetzen.
A2 adjective /ˈklɛvər/

clever

klug, intelligent
Meaning
Quick to understand, learn, and devise ideas or solutions; intelligent.
Example
She is clever enough to solve the puzzle quickly.
Sie ist klug genug, um das Puzzle schnell zu lösen.
C2 adjective /vərˈmɪkjələr/

vermicular

wurmähnlich
Meaning
having a shape or appearance like a worm; worm-like
Example
The artist used a vermicular design to decorate the border of the manuscript.
Der Künstler verwendete ein wurmähnliches Design, um den Rand des Manuskripts zu dekorieren.
C2 noun /kæd/

Cad

Schuft; grob
Meaning
a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women
Example
Everyone at the party avoided him because he was known to be a cad.
Jeder auf der Party hat ihn gemieden, weil er als ein Schuft bekannt war.
C2 verb /fɪˈneɪɡəl/

finagle

etwas durch Schläue oder Täuschung bekommen
Meaning
to obtain something by cleverness or trickery
Example
He finagled a free ticket by pretending to be a VIP guest.
Er hat ein kostenloses Ticket bekommen, indem er sich als VIP-Gast ausgegeben hat.
C1 adjective /ˈtiːmɪŋ/

teeming

überfüllt
Meaning
full of or swarming with things or people
Example
The market was teeming with shoppers.
Der Markt war überfüllt mit Käufern.
C2 adjective /səˈleɪʃəs/

salacious

lüstern
Meaning
Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.
Example
The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.
Das Boulevardblatt veröffentlichte eine lüsterne Geschichte über den Prominenten.
C2 adjective /ˈfʌsti/

fusty

modrig und muffig
Meaning
smelling stale, damp, or stuffy; old-fashioned
Example
The room smelled fusty after being closed for months.
Das Zimmer roch modrig, nachdem es monatelang geschlossen war.
A2 adjective /ˈɔːfəl/

awful

schrecklich
Meaning
very bad or unpleasant
Example
The weather was awful during our trip.
Das Wetter war schrecklich während unserer Reise.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

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

Frugal

sparsam; wirtschaftlich
Meaning
economical; thrifty;
Example
She is very frugal and saves money by buying only necessary items.
Sie ist sehr sparsam und spart Geld, indem sie nur notwendige Artikel kauft.
B1 verb /dɪˈliːt/

delete

löschen
Meaning
to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information
Example
He accidentally deleted all the files from his computer.
Er hat versehentlich alle Dateien von seinem Computer gelöscht.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

unprepossessing

unattraktiv
Meaning
not attractive or appealing in appearance
Example
Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent.
Trotz seines unattraktiven Aussehens war er sehr freundlich und intelligent.
A2 noun /ˈdjuː.ti/

Duty

Pflicht
Meaning
something that one is expected or required to do; moral or legal obligation
Example
It is our duty as citizens to vote in elections.
Es ist unsere Pflicht als Bürger, bei Wahlen abzustimmen.
A2 noun /ˈsɪz.ərz/

Scissors

Schere
Meaning
a cutting instrument with two sharp blades that are joined and work against each other
Example
She used scissors to cut the paper into small pieces.
Sie benutzte die Schere, um das Papier in kleine Stücke zu schneiden.
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.nə.ɡræm/

phonogram

phonemisches Symbol
Meaning
a written symbol representing a speech sound
Example
The teacher showed how each phonogram represents a particular sound.
Der Lehrer zeigte, wie jedes Phonogramm einen bestimmten Laut darstellt.
B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

Annehmlichkeit
Meaning
a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place
Example
The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.
Die Wohnung hat alle Annehmlichkeiten, die für ein komfortables Leben notwendig sind.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/

extenuate

entschärfen
Meaning
to make an offense, fault, or situation seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation
Example
The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by highlighting his difficult childhood.
Der Anwalt versuchte, die Taten seines Klienten zu entschärfen, indem er seine schwierige Kindheit hervorhob.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnbɔːrn/

Inborn

angeboren; von Geburt an; inherenz
Meaning
existing from birth; natural; inherent
Example
She has an inborn talent for music.
Sie hat ein angeborenes Talent für Musik.
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənt

antioxidant

Antioxidans
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage by neutralizing free radicals.
Example
Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that slow aging.
Grüner Tee enthält starke Antioxidantien, die die Alterung verlangsamen.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/

viceroy

Vizekönig
Meaning
a ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a colony or province
Example
The viceroy governed the colony in the king's name.
Der Vizekönig regierte die Kolonie im Namen des Königs.
C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

akkreditieren
Meaning
to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something
Example
The university is accredited by the national education board.
Die Universität ist von der nationalen Bildungsbehörde akkreditiert.
C1 noun /ˈkɒb.lər/

Cobbler

schuster
Meaning
a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods
Example
The cobbler fixed my broken shoes perfectly.
Der Schuster hat meine kaputten Schuhe perfekt repariert.
A2 adjective /breɪv/

brave

mutig
Meaning
showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty
Example
The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building.
Der mutige Feuerwehrmann rannte in das brennende Gebäude.
A1 adverb /wʌns/

Once

einmal; irgendwann in der Vergangenheit
Meaning
one time only; at some time in the past; formerly
Example
I have been to Paris once in my life.
Ich war einmal in meinem Leben in Paris.
C2 adjective /fjuːˈnɪəriəl/

funereal

funerär
Meaning
having the mournful, somber character of a funeral
Example
The room was filled with a funereal silence after the announcement.
Der Raum war nach der Bekanntgabe mit einer funebren Stille erfüllt.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

discordant

diskordant
Meaning
disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound
Example
The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears.
Die discordanten Noten der Band taten unseren Ohren weh.
C2 noun /ˈæn.ə.lɪst/

annalist

Annalist
Meaning
A person who writes annals or records events year by year.
Example
The annalist carefully documented the events of the king's reign.
Der Annalist dokumentierte sorgfältig die Ereignisse der Herrschaft des Königs.
C2 noun /dɪˈstreɪnər/

distrainor

Vermögenspfänder
Meaning
a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent
Example
The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared.
Der Vermögenspfänder nahm das Auto des Mieters in Besitz, bis die Schuld beglichen war.
B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

Ziffer
Meaning
a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe
Example
You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.
Sie müssen einen vierstelligen Code eingeben, um das Telefon zu entsperren.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsek.tɪ.saɪd/

Insecticide

Insektizid
Meaning
a substance used for killing insects; a chemical pesticide that targets insects
Example
The farmer sprayed insecticide on his crops to protect them from harmful bugs.
Der Bauer sprühte Insektizid auf seine Ernte, um sie vor schädlichen Insekten zu schützen.
C1 noun /dɪsˈlɛksiə/

dyslexia

Dyslexie
Meaning
A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.
Example
The teacher used special methods to help the student with dyslexia.
Der Lehrer verwendete spezielle Methoden, um dem Schüler mit Dyslexie zu helfen.
C2 adjective /ˈfækʃəs/

factious

spaltend
Meaning
causing disagreement or division within a group; inclined to form factions
Example
The debate became factious, splitting the committee into rival camps.
Die Debatte wurde spaltend und teilte das Komitee in rivalisierende Lager.
C1 noun /rʌsk/

Rusk

trockenes Gebäck; Zwieback
Meaning
a hard, dry biscuit or twice-baked bread; a type of crisp, sweet biscuit
Example
The baby enjoyed eating the soft rusk with milk.
Das Baby genoss es, den weichen Rusk mit Milch zu essen.
B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

Aberglaube
Meaning
a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural
Example
Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.
Ein Spiegel zu zerbrechen bringt sieben Jahre Pech, das ist ein häufiger Aberglaube.
C1 noun /tɔːrk/

torque

Drehmoment
Meaning
A twisting force that causes rotation.
Example
The mechanic measured the torque of the engine.
Der Mechaniker maß das Drehmoment des Motors.
B2 noun, verb /kɜːrs/

curse

Fluch
Meaning
a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone
Example
He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.
Er fluchte laut, als er merkte, dass er seine Brieftasche verloren hatte.
A2 adjective /ɪmˈbærəst/

embarrassed

beschämt
Meaning
feeling awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious about something
Example
He felt embarrassed when he forgot her name.
Er fühlte sich beschämt, als er ihren Namen vergaß.
B2 noun /ˈkwɒr.əl/

Quarrel

Streit; Zank
Meaning
an angry argument or disagreement between people
Example
They had a quarrel about money and stopped talking to each other.
Sie hatten einen Streit über Geld und hörten auf, miteinander zu sprechen.
B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

besetzen
Meaning
to take up space or time; to live or work in a place
Example
The new family will occupy the house next month.
Die neue Familie wird das Haus naechsten Monat beziehen.
B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

Prozess; Test
Meaning
a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality
Example
The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.
Der Mordprozess dauerte drei Wochen im Bezirksgericht.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

vergleichend
Meaning
involving comparison between two or more things; relative
Example
The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.
Die Studie zeigte vergleichende Ergebnisse zwischen verschiedenen Lehrmethoden.
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.dɪər/

Reindeer

Rentier
Meaning
a large deer with branched horns that lives in cold northern areas
Example
Santa's reindeer pulled his sleigh across the sky.
Das Rentier des Weihnachtsmanns zog seinen Schlitten durch den Himmel.
C2 verb /ˈræpsəˌdaɪz/

rhapsodize

schwärmen
Meaning
to speak or write with great enthusiasm and admiration
Example
He would often rhapsodize about his travels to Europe.
Er sprach oft mit Begeisterung über seine Reisen nach Europa.
B2 verb /ɪnˈflɪkt/

inflict

zufügen
Meaning
to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something
Example
The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city.
Der Sturm fügte der Stadt erheblichen Schaden zu.
B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

dorn
Meaning
a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance
Example
Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.
Vorsicht vor den Dornen am Rosenstrauch.
A2 adjective /ˈkreɪzi/

Crazy

verrückt; extrem dumm; sehr begeistert von etwas
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish; wildly enthusiastic about something
Example
That's a crazy idea, but it might just work.
Das ist eine verrückte Idee, aber es könnte funktionieren.
C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

Trainingsspiel
Meaning
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
Example
The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.
Das Team hatte ein Trainingsspiel, bevor die offizielle Saison begann.
C2 noun ˌfjuːmɪˈɡeɪʃən

fumigation

Fumigation
Meaning
The practice of disinfecting or purifying an area using gas or smoke.
Example
Fumigation is an effective method to control pest infestations.
Fumigation ist eine effektive Methode, um Schädlingsbefall zu kontrollieren.
A2 noun /ɡæs/

gas

Gas
Meaning
A substance like air that is neither solid nor liquid and can expand freely.
Example
The balloon was filled with gas.
Der Ballon war mit Gas gefüllt.
C1 adjective /ˈviːəmənt/

Vehement

heftig; intensiv; leidenschaftlich; energisch
Meaning
showing strong feeling; forceful; passionate; intense
Example
She gave a vehement denial of the accusations.
Sie gab eine heftige Ablehnung der Anschuldigungen.
C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

Akkreditierung
Meaning
The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.
Example
Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.
Die Akkreditierung gewährleistet die institutionelle Glaubwürdigkeit.
C1 noun /ˈded.lɑk/

Dead-lock

totpunkt; blockierung
Meaning
a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill
Example
The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise.
Die Verhandlungen erreichten einen toten Punkt, als keine Seite Kompromisse eingehen wollte.
A1 noun/verb /fɪlm/

film

Film
Meaning
a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera
Example
They watched a film together on the weekend.
Sie haben zusammen einen Film am Wochenende gesehen.
B1 noun /ˈtriːtmənt/

Treatment

Behandlung
Meaning
medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury; the action of treating someone or something
Example
The doctor recommended a new treatment for her condition.
Der Arzt empfahl eine neue Behandlung für ihren Zustand.
C2 noun/verb /læˈsuː/

lasso

Lasso
Meaning
a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope
Example
The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly.
Der Cowboy lassoierte das Pferd schnell.
B2 verb /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

violate

verstoßen
Meaning
to break or go against a rule or law; to disrespect
Example
Parking here violates the city regulations.
Hier parken verstößt gegen die Stadtvorschriften.
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɛks/

vertex

Gipfel
Meaning
The highest point; the top or the apex.
Example
The climber reached the vertex of the mountain.
Der Bergsteiger erreichte den Gipfel des Berges.
C1 noun /ˈtrɛʒərər/

treasurer

Schatzmeister
Meaning
a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization
Example
The treasurer presented the annual financial report.
Der Schatzmeister präsentierte den jährlichen Finanzbericht.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːtnəs/

incompleteness

Unvollständigkeit
Meaning
the state of not being complete or whole; lack of necessary parts or fullness
Example
The incompleteness of the report caused delays in the project.
Die Unvollständigkeit des Berichts verursachte Verzögerungen im Projekt.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkənd/

jocund

fröhlich
Meaning
cheerful and lighthearted
Example
They walked together in a jocund mood after the celebration.
Sie gingen zusammen in einer fröhlichen Stimmung nach der Feier spazieren.
B1 noun, verb /flæɡ/

flag

Flagge, Banner; oder ein Warnsignal
Meaning
a piece of fabric with a symbol or colors; or to mark or signal attention
Example
They raised the national flag during the ceremony.
Sie hissen die Nationalflagge während der Zeremonie.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛntʃt/

entrenched

verwurzelt
Meaning
Firmly established and unlikely to change.
Example
Corruption is deeply entrenched in the system.
Korruption ist tief im System verwurzelt.
C1 noun /əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/

alliteration

Alliteration
Meaning
the occurrence of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in close succession
Example
She used alliteration in her poem to add musicality.
Sie verwendete Alliteration in ihrem Gedicht, um Musikalität hinzuzufügen.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/

insinuate

insinuieren
Meaning
To suggest or hint something indirectly and often unpleasantly.
Example
He insinuated that she had lied about her qualifications.
Er insinuierte, dass sie über ihre Qualifikationen gelogen hatte.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/

Inauspicious

unglücklich
Meaning
unlucky; showing signs that future success is unlikely; unfavorable
Example
The dark clouds seemed inauspicious for the wedding.
Die dunklen Wolken schienen für die Hochzeit ungünstig.
A1 noun /skuːl/

school

Schule
Meaning
An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.
Example
The children walked to school together.
Die Kinder gingen zusammen zur Schule.
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.
C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

betteln
Meaning
To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.
Example
He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.
Er versuchte, eine kostenlose Mahlzeit im Restaurant zu betteln.
C2 adjective /trænzˈæl.paɪn/

transalpine

jenseits der Alpen
Meaning
situated beyond or across the Alps, especially from the viewpoint of Italy
Example
The Romans referred to France as Transalpine Gaul.
Die Römer bezeichneten Frankreich als Transalpine Gallien.
B2 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

Abonnent
Meaning
a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service
Example
She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.
Sie ist Abonnentin der monatlichen Zeitschrift.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈskruːtəbl̩/

inscrutable

Glück
Meaning
impossible to understand or interpret
Example
His inscrutable expression made it hard to know what he was thinking.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
B2 verb /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/

accumulate

ansammeln
Meaning
to gather or collect things gradually over time
Example
She managed to accumulate a small fortune through wise investments.
Sie konnte durch kluge Investitionen ein kleines Vermögen ansammeln.
C2 noun /laʊs/

Louse

Läuse
Meaning
a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals
Example
The child had a louse in his hair.
Das Kind hatte eine Laus in seinen Haaren.
C1 noun /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

cynicism

Zynismus
Meaning
An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.
Example
His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone.
Sein Zynismus machte es ihm schwer, jemandem zu vertrauen.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpræktɪkəbl/

impracticable

unpraktisch
Meaning
Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.
Example
The plan seemed impracticable due to limited resources.
Der Plan schien aufgrund begrenzter Ressourcen unpraktisch zu sein.
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.ər/

Layer

Schicht; Schichtung;
Meaning
a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
Example
The cake has three layers of chocolate.
Der Kuchen hat drei Schichten Schokolade.
C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

akquisitiv
Meaning
excessively interested in acquiring money or material things
Example
The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.
Der akquisitive Geschäftsmann kaufte jedes Stück Land, das er finden konnte.
B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

anspruchsvoll
Meaning
requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy
Example
The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.
Der Job ist sehr anspruchsvoll und erfordert lange Arbeitsstunden.
C1 verb /ˈfʌmbəl/

fumble

verpatzen
Meaning
to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something
Example
He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.
Er fummelte mit den Schlüsseln und ließ sie auf den Boden fallen.
C1 adjective /ˌnjʊə.rəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

neurological

neurologisch
Meaning
Relating to the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.
Example
Meditation has positive neurological effects on mental health.
Meditation hat positive neurologische Auswirkungen auf die geistige Gesundheit.
A2 adverb /ˈsloʊli/

slowly

langsam
Meaning
in a slow manner
Example
She walked slowly to the door.
Sie ging langsam zur Tür.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

stur
Meaning
Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.
Example
He was too cussed to admit his mistake.
Er war zu stur, um seinen Fehler zuzugeben.
C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

Lügner
Meaning
a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar
Example
No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.
Niemand vertraute ihm, weil er ein bekannter Lügner war.
C1 noun /læns/

Lance

Lanze
Meaning
a long weapon with a sharp metal point, used by soldiers on horseback
Example
The knight charged forward with his lance ready.
Der Ritter stürmte vorwärts mit seiner Lanze bereit.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡərˌnɔːt/

juggernaut

unaufhaltbare Kraft
Meaning
A huge, powerful, and unstoppable force or institution.
Example
The new tech company has become a juggernaut in the industry.
Das neue Tech-Unternehmen ist zu einer unaufhaltbaren Kraft in der Branche geworden.
C2 noun /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

renunciation

Verzicht
Meaning
the formal rejection or giving up of something, usually a belief, claim, or way of life
Example
His renunciation of worldly pleasures impressed the monks.
Sein Verzicht auf weltliche Vergnügungen beeindruckte die Mönche.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrfəri/

porphyry

ein hartes magmatisches Gestein
Meaning
A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.
Example
The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues.
Die alten Römer verwendeten Porphyr, um Säulen und Statuen zu machen.
A2 noun sɔːŋz

songs

Lieder
Meaning
A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.
Example
Listen to songs to learn pronunciation.
Hören Sie Lieder, um die Aussprache zu lernen.
C2 noun /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/

Asparagus bean

Spargelbohne
Meaning
a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean
Example
The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.
Die Spargelbohne wächst bis zu drei Fuß lang und wird häufig in der asiatischen Küche verwendet.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbl/

unconscionable

unverschämmt
Meaning
shockingly unfair or unreasonable
Example
The company made unconscionable profits from the crisis.
Das Unternehmen machte unverschämte Gewinne aus der Krise.
B2 adverb dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li

deliberately

absichtlich
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
The actions were deliberately planned to cause harm.
Die Handlungen wurden absichtlich geplant, um Schaden zu verursachen.
C1 adjective /dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/

dilapidated

verfallen
Meaning
Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.
Example
The family lived in a dilapidated house at the edge of town.
Die Familie lebte in einem verfallenen Haus am Rande der Stadt.
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːks

frameworks

rahmen
Meaning
A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.
Example
Frameworks define the basis of systems.
Rahmen definieren die Grundlage von Systemen.
B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

verfolgen
Meaning
to institute legal proceedings against someone
Example
The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.
Der Anwalt entschied sich, den Fall nach dem Sammeln ausreichender Beweise zu verfolgen.
C2 noun /ˈfɪɡmənt/

figment

Einbildung, Fantasie
Meaning
something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind
Example
The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination.
Die Geschichte vom Spukhaus ist nur ein Produkt ihrer Fantasie.