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C2 noun /ˈjuːzjuːfrʌkt/

usufruct

Nutzungsrecht
Meaning
The legal right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else’s property without owning it.
Example
The tenant had the usufruct of the land but not its ownership.
Der Mieter hatte das Nutzungsrecht des Landes, aber nicht das Eigentum.
C1 noun /məˈræŋ/

meringue

meringue (Dessert-Belag)
Meaning
A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
Example
She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping.
Sie dekorierte den Kuchen mit einer fluffigen Meringue-Schicht.
A2 adjective /trəˈdɪʃənəl/

Traditional

traditionell
Meaning
relating to or following long-established customs; conventional
Example
They had a traditional wedding ceremony.
Sie hatten eine traditionelle Hochzeitszeremonie.
B2 adjective /məˈkænɪkəl/

mechanical

Glück
Meaning
relating to machines or the way they work
Example
She has a good understanding of mechanical systems.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/

insufficient

unzureichend
Meaning
Not enough; inadequate.
Example
His explanation was insufficient to clear the confusion.
Seine Erklärung war unzureichend, um die Verwirrung zu klären.
B1 noun /sleɪv/

slave

Sklave
Meaning
a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work for them
Example
The abolitionist movement fought for the rights of slaves.
Die abolitionistische Bewegung kämpfte für die Rechte der Sklaven.
C1 noun /ˈfɒdər/

fodder

Futter
Meaning
food for livestock such as cattle, horses, or sheep; also something considered of little value but used to supply a demand
Example
The farmer stored enough fodder for the cattle to last through winter.
Der Bauer lagerte genug Futter, damit das Vieh den Winter überstehen konnte.
C2 noun /ˈiːsθiːt/ or /ˈɛsθiːt/

aesthete

Ästhet
Meaning
A person who has a special appreciation of art and beauty.
Example
The aesthete admired the subtle details of the painting.
Der Ästhet bewunderte die feinen Details des Gemäldes.
A2 adjective ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ

average

Durchschnitt
Meaning
A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data; constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts.
Example
The average score reflects overall performance.
Die Durchschnittspunktzahl spiegelt die Gesamtleistung wider.
C2 verb /ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə/

domineer

beherrschen
Meaning
to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way
Example
He tends to domineer over his younger colleagues.
Er neigt dazu, über seine jüngeren Kollegen zu herrschen.
B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

Landwirtschaft
Meaning
The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
Example
Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.
Nachhaltige Landwirtschaft kann dazu beitragen, die Umwelt zu schützen.
C1 noun /ˈpəʊstˌskrɪpt/

postscript

Nachschrift
Meaning
an additional remark at the end of a letter or text, after the signature
Example
She added a brief postscript to thank him again.
Sie fügte eine kurze Nachschrift hinzu, um ihm erneut zu danken.
C2 verb /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

beseech

bitten
Meaning
To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.
Example
He beseeched the judge for mercy.
Er bat den Richter um Gnade.
C2 noun /ˈkɔː.seər/

corsair

Pirat
Meaning
a pirate, especially one operating along the Mediterranean coasts
Example
The corsair plundered ships along the coast.
Der Korsar plünderte Schiffe entlang der Küste.
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 /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

bestandteile
Meaning
Components or elements used to create something.
Example
Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.
Proteine und Vitamine sind wesentliche Bestandteile einer gesunden Ernährung.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːrtɪkl/

vertical

vertikal
Meaning
Standing or pointing straight up; perpendicular to the ground.
Example
The skyscraper has a perfectly vertical design.
Der Wolkenkratzer hat ein perfekt vertikales Design.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrtɪˌtjuːd/

certitude

Gewissheit
Meaning
Absolute certainty or conviction about something.
Example
She spoke with certitude about the outcome of the case.
Sie sprach mit Gewissheit über das Ergebnis des Falls.
A2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər.flaɪ/

Butter-fly

Schmetterling
Meaning
a flying insect with large colorful wings
Example
The beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
Der schöne Schmetterling landete auf der Blume.
C1 adjective /ˈbreɪzən/

brazen

frech
Meaning
Bold and without shame; shameless.
Example
She made a brazen attempt to lie in front of everyone.
Sie versuchte frech, vor allen zu lügen.
B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

Animation
Meaning
the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm
Example
The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.
Die Animation in diesem Film ist unglaublich detailliert.
A1 verb /wɒʃ/

wash

waschen
Meaning
to clean with water; to remove dirt
Example
Please wash your hands before eating.
Bitte waschen Sie Ihre Hände vor dem Essen.
C1 noun /hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/

humility

Demut
Meaning
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
Example
She accepted the award with grace and humility.
Sie nahm den Preis mit Anmut und Demut an.
A2 verb /prɪˈvent/

prevent

verhindern
Meaning
to stop something from happening; to keep from occurring
Example
Vaccination helps prevent many diseases.
Impfungen helfen, viele Krankheiten zu verhindern.
B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

geschickt
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
Sie malte das Porträt geschickt in nur zwei Stunden.
C1 noun /ˈænəɡræm/

anagram

Ein Wort oder eine Phrase, die durch Umstellen der Buchstaben eines anderen Wortes oder einer anderen Phrase gebildet wird.
Meaning
A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
Example
The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.
'listen' ist ein Anagramm von 'silent'.
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.
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /moʊst/

most

die meisten
Meaning
the greatest in amount, degree, or number
Example
Most people like to relax on weekends.
Die meisten Menschen entspannen sich am Wochenende.
B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

Bauch
Meaning
the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen
Example
The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.
Das Baby trat in ihrem Bauch während der Schwangerschaft.
C1 adjective /ˈmel.əʊ/

Mellow

sanft und angenehm; entspannt und sanft
Meaning
soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle
Example
The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere.
Das sanfte Abendlicht schuf eine friedliche Atmosphäre.
A2 verb /ˈkʌvər/

cover

bedecken
Meaning
to put something over or upon something else to protect or conceal
Example
Please cover the food to keep it fresh.
Bitte decken Sie das Essen ab, um es frisch zu halten.
C2 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/

languor

Lässigkeit
Meaning
A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.
Example
The hot afternoon filled her with languor.
Der heiße Nachmittag füllte sie mit Lässigkeit.
B2 verb /ˈkɑːŋkər/

conquer

erobern
Meaning
to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome
Example
The army managed to conquer the enemy territory.
Die Armee schaffte es, das feindliche Gebiet zu erobern.
C2 noun /ˈlæriət/

lariat

Lasso
Meaning
A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.
Example
The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse.
Der Cowboy warf sein Lasso, um das entlaufene Pferd zu fangen.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsəʊʃəl/

unsocial

unsozial
Meaning
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction; contrary to social norms
Example
He prefers unsocial hours so he can work alone without interruptions.
Er bevorzugt unsoziale Arbeitszeiten, um allein zu arbeiten.
C1 verb /ˈlaɪ.kən/

liken

vergleichen
Meaning
to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way
Example
He likened her voice to sweet music.
Er verglich ihre Stimme mit süßer Musik.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌwɜːrld/

underworld

Unterwelt
Meaning
The criminal world of organized crime or the mythical world of the dead.
Example
The detective spent years studying the secrets of the underworld.
Der Detektiv verbrachte Jahre damit, die Geheimnisse der Unterwelt zu studieren.
A2 adverb /ˈwiːkli/

Weekly

wöchentlich
Meaning
happening or done once every week; every week
Example
I visit my grandmother weekly on Sundays.
Ich besuche wöchentlich meine Großmutter sonntags.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɒktrɪˌneɪt/

indoctrinate

indoktrinieren
Meaning
To teach someone to fully accept a set of beliefs or ideas without question.
Example
The regime tried to indoctrinate the youth with propaganda.
Das Regime versuchte, die Jugend mit Propaganda zu indoktrinieren.
C1 noun /lʌmp/

Lump

Klumpen; Stück; Brocken
Meaning
a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape
Example
She found a lump of sugar in the bowl.
Sie fand ein Stück Zucker in der Schüssel.
B1 noun /ˈnɑn.sens/

Nonsense

Quatsch
Meaning
words or language that have no meaning; foolish or unacceptable behavior
Example
Stop talking nonsense and be serious!
Hör auf, Quatsch zu reden und sei ernst!
C1 adjective /ˈtæti/

tatty

abgenutzt
Meaning
Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.
Example
The sofa looked old and tatty after years of use.
Das Sofa sah nach Jahren der Nutzung alt und abgenutzt aus.
B1 noun pɔːrt

Port

Hafen
Meaning
A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.
Example
Ports improve maritime trade.
Häfen verbessern den maritimen Handel.
C1 noun /maɪt/

mite

Milbe
Meaning
a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount
Example
The mattress was infested with dust mites.
Die Matratze war mit Staubmilben befallen.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərət/

temperate

gemäßigt
Meaning
showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.
Example
He is known for his temperate behavior even in stressful situations.
Er ist bekannt für sein gemäßigtes Verhalten, selbst in stressigen Situationen.
A1 pronoun /hɜːr/

her

sie
Meaning
used to refer to a female person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw her at the park yesterday.
Ich habe sie gestern im Park gesehen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtpoʊst/

outpost

außenposten
Meaning
A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at a remote outpost.
Die Soldaten wurden an einem abgelegenen Außenposten stationiert.
B2 verb /doʊz/

doze

dösen
Meaning
To sleep lightly for a short time.
Example
He dozed off while reading the book.
Er döste beim Lesen des Buches ein.
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒndənt/

respondent

Befragter
Meaning
A person who replies to something, especially in a survey or legal case
Example
The survey had over 1,000 respondents.
Die Umfrage hatte mehr als 1000 Befragte.
C1 noun /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

inclination

Neigung
Meaning
A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
Example
She has an inclination towards helping others.
Sie hat eine Neigung, anderen zu helfen.
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪæk/

paranoiac

paranoide person
Meaning
A person who suffers from paranoia or exhibits extreme, irrational distrust and suspicion.
Example
The paranoiac refused to leave his house, fearing everyone was against him.
Die paranoide Person weigerte sich, das Haus zu verlassen, weil sie fürchtete, dass alle gegen sie waren.
C2 noun /ˈɡævəl/

gavel

Hammer
Meaning
A small ceremonial mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer to signal attention or mark a decision.
Example
The judge struck the gavel to call the court to order.
Der Richter schlug mit dem Hammer, um das Gericht zu ordnen.
C2 verb /ˈfɒn.dəl/

fondle

streicheln
Meaning
To stroke or caress lovingly or gently.
Example
She fondled the kitten gently in her lap.
Sie streichelte das Kätzchen sanft in ihrem Schoß.
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.
C2 noun /lɑːrˈʒes/

largess

Großzügigkeit
Meaning
Generosity in giving gifts or money.
Example
The foundation survived thanks to the largess of wealthy donors.
Die Stiftung überlebte dank der Großzügigkeit reicher Spender.
C2 noun /ˌvɑːljəˈbɪləti/

volubility

Redseligkeit
Meaning
The quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.
Example
His volubility made him a successful radio host.
Seine Redseligkeit machte ihn zu einem erfolgreichen Radio-Moderator.
B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

Meisterwerk
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
Example
The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.
Das Mona Lisa gilt als eines der größten Meisterwerke aller Zeiten.
B1 adjective /trɪˈmendəs/

Tremendous

enorm; gewaltig; außergewöhnlich
Meaning
extremely large, great, or intense; extraordinary
Example
She made tremendous progress in her studies.
Sie machte enorme Fortschritte in ihrem Studium.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːriət/

laureate

Preisträger
Meaning
A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.
Example
The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.
Der Nobelpreisträger hielt einen inspirierenden Vortrag über den Frieden.
C1 adjective ɪmˈpɛkəbl

impeccable

makellos
Meaning
In accordance with the highest standards; faultless.
Example
His impeccable taste in fashion was admired by all his peers.
Sein makelloser Geschmack in der Mode wurde von allen seinen Kollegen bewundert.
B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

Ansammlung
Meaning
The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.
Example
The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.
Die Ansammlung von Staub beeinträchtigt die Effizienz von Haushaltsgeräten.
B2 adjective /ʌnəˈfreɪd/

unafraid

furchtlos
Meaning
Not feeling fear; brave or courageous
Example
She walked into the dark room, unafraid of what might be inside.
Sie ging in den dunklen Raum, furchtlos vor dem, was darin sein könnte.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrsənl/

impersonal

unpersönlich
Meaning
not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings; lacking human warmth or emotion
Example
The letter was written in a very impersonal style.
Der Brief wurde in einem sehr unpersönlichen Stil geschrieben.
B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

marvelous

wunderbar
Meaning
Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.
Example
She gave a marvelous performance on stage.
Sie gab eine wunderbare Vorstellung auf der Bühne.
B1 noun ˈtʃæt.dʒiː.piː.tiː

ChatGPT

Ein sprachbasiertes künstliches Intelligenzmodell
Meaning
A language-based artificial intelligence model designed for conversational interactions.
Example
ChatGPT helps users generate human-like text efficiently.
ChatGPT hilft Benutzern dabei, effizient menschenähnlichen Text zu generieren.
C1 adjective /ɪˈledʒ.ə.bəl/

illegible

unleserlich
Meaning
Not clear enough to be read; unreadable.
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was almost illegible.
Die Handschrift des Arztes war fast unleserlich.
B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

verheerende Konsequenzen
Meaning
Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects
Example
Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.
Luftverschmutzung hat verheerende Konsequenzen für die Gesundheit.
B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

schwächen
Meaning
to make or become less strong or powerful
Example
The illness weakened his immune system significantly.
Die Krankheit schwächte sein Immunsystem erheblich.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/

Barnacle

Muschel
Meaning
a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces
Example
The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles.
Der alte Schiffsrumpf war mit Muscheln bedeckt.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/

artifice

Kunstgriff
Meaning
clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others
Example
The politician's charm was nothing but artifice.
Der Charme des Politikers war nichts als ein Kunstgriff.
C1 noun /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/

modifier

Modifikator
Meaning
a word or element that changes, limits, or describes the meaning of another word; something that alters or adjusts
Example
In the phrase 'very cold', 'very' is a modifier of 'cold'.
Im Ausdruck „very cold“ ist „very“ ein Modifikator von „cold“.
B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

Sonnensystem
Meaning
the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it
Example
Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.
Unser Sonnensystem hat acht Planeten, die um die Sonne kreisen.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːrm/

metaphorm

Metapherform
Meaning
A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.
Example
The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure.
Der Dichter führte eine Metaphorm ein, um Bildsprache mit Struktur zu verbinden.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɛrɪt/

ferret

Frettchen, etwas hartnäckig suchen oder entdecken
Meaning
a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently
Example
He ferreted out the hidden documents.
Er hat die versteckten Dokumente herausgefunden.
A2 noun, verb /lɪŋk/

link

Verbindung
Meaning
a connection between two things; to connect or associate
Example
The article includes a link to the official website.
Der Artikel enthält einen Link zur offiziellen Webseite.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkəri/

trickery

Meaning
The use of dishonest methods to deceive or cheat someone.
Example
The politician was accused of winning the election through trickery.
C1 noun /ˈrɒndɪvuː/

rendezvous

treffen
Meaning
a meeting or appointment at an agreed time and place
Example
They arranged a secret rendezvous at the café.
Sie haben ein geheimes Treffen im Café arrangiert.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɪəriənst/

experienced

erfahren
Meaning
having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained through experience
Example
She is an experienced teacher who knows how to handle difficult students.
Sie ist eine erfahrene Lehrerin, die weiß, wie man schwierige Schüler behandelt.
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 determiner/pronoun /iːtʃ/

each

jeder
Meaning
every one of two or more people or things considered separately
Example
Each student received a certificate.
Jeder Schüler erhielt ein Zertifikat.
A1 noun /biːtʃ/

beach

Strand
Meaning
An area of sand or small stones beside the sea or a lake.
Example
They spent the day relaxing on the beach.
Sie verbrachten den Tag am Strand und entspannten sich.
B2 verb ˈɛskəleɪt

escalate

eskalieren
Meaning
To increase rapidly; to become more intense or serious
Example
The aging population is escalating at an alarming rate.
Die alternde Bevölkerung eskaliert mit alarmierender Geschwindigkeit.
B1 noun /klɪf/

cliff

Klippe
Meaning
a high, steep face of rock or earth
Example
The waves crashed against the bottom of the cliff.
Die Wellen prallten gegen den Boden der Klippe.
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ə.rɪst/

apiarist

Imker
Meaning
a person who keeps and tends bees for honey production
Example
The apiarist collected fresh honey from the hives.
Der Imker sammelte frischen Honig aus den Bienenstöcken.
B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

Joghurt
Meaning
a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt
Example
She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.
Sie gab frischen Joghurt zum Salat hinzu, um ihm einen säuerlichen Geschmack zu verleihen.
B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

hart arbeiten
Meaning
to work extremely hard for long periods
Example
Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.
Die Bauern toil auf den Feldern von der Morgendämmerung bis zum Abenddämmerung.
B2 noun /ˈleɪzər/

laser

Laser
Meaning
a device that emits a concentrated beam of light
Example
The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.
Der Arzt benutzte einen Laser, um eine Augenoperation durchzuführen.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsns/

convalescence

Genesungsphase
Meaning
the period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
His convalescence lasted for almost two months after the accident.
Seine Genesungsphase dauerte fast zwei Monate nach dem Unfall.
C2 verb /ˌɛvəˈnɛs/

evanesce

verblasst
Meaning
To disappear gradually; to fade away.
Example
The mist began to evanesce as the sun rose higher.
Der Nebel begann zu verschwinden, als die Sonne höher stieg.
B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

nippen
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
Sie nippte langsam an ihrem Tee, während sie die Zeitung las.
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪðsəm/

lithesome

beweglich und anmutig
Meaning
gracefully flexible and supple
Example
Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina.
Ihre bewegliche Figur ermöglichte es ihr, sich wie eine Ballerina zu bewegen.
C1 noun /ˌoʊvərprəˈdʌkʃən/

overproduction

Überproduktion
Meaning
The act of producing more of something than is needed or can be consumed.
Example
The economic crisis was caused by the overproduction of goods.
Die Wirtschaftskrise wurde durch die Überproduktion von Gütern verursacht.
C2 adjective /ˈɒfɪʃ/

offish

reserviert
Meaning
Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.
Example
He seemed offish at the party and avoided most conversations.
Er schien auf der Party reserviert zu sein und vermied die meisten Gespräche.
C1 noun /ˈredʒ.ɪ.mən/

regimen

ein verschriebenes Behandlungskonzept, Diät oder Lebensstil zur Förderung oder Wiederherstellung der Gesundheit
Meaning
A prescribed course of medical treatment, way of life, or diet for the promotion or restoration of health.
Example
A strict exercise regimen improves overall fitness.
Ein striktes Trainingsregimen verbessert die allgemeine Fitness.
A1 preposition /fɔːr/

for

für
Meaning
used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient
Example
This gift is for you.
Dieses Geschenk ist für dich.
C2 verb /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

deify

vergöttern
Meaning
to treat or worship someone or something as a god
Example
Some fans deify their favorite celebrities.
Einige Fans verehren ihre Lieblingspromis wie Götter.
A2 adverb /ˈnoʊwɛr/

Nowhere

nirgends
Meaning
not anywhere; in no place
Example
I searched everywhere but the keys were nowhere to be found.
Ich habe überall gesucht, aber die Schlüssel waren nirgends zu finden.
B2 verb /dɒdʒ/

dodge

ausweichen
Meaning
to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly
Example
The boxer managed to dodge his opponent's punch.
Der Boxer schaffte es, dem Schlag seines Gegners auszuweichen.
C1 noun /suˈpriː.mə.si/

Supremacy

Überlegenheit; höchste Autorität oder Macht
Meaning
the state of being supreme; highest authority or power
Example
The country established naval supremacy in the region.
Das Land etablierte die maritime Überlegenheit in der Region.
C2 adjective /ˈprɑːflɪɡət/

profligate

verschwenderisch
Meaning
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in resources
Example
The king was known for his profligate lifestyle.
Der König war bekannt für seinen verschwenderischen Lebensstil.
B2 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

priorisieren
Meaning
To designate or treat something as more important than other things
Example
Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.
Priorisieren Sie Ihre Aufgaben, um effizient zu bleiben.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪθɛt/

epithet

Bezeichnung
Meaning
A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.
Example
He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements.
Er verdiente den Bezeichnung ‘Der Große’ für seine bemerkenswerten Leistungen.
C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

ineffektives Heilmittel
Meaning
a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution
Example
The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.
Der Plan des Politikers wurde als bloßes Heilmittel für ein komplexes Problem abgelehnt.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/

unpretentious

modest
Meaning
modest; not attempting to impress others with appearance or importance
Example
She lives in an unpretentious home but is very happy.
Sie lebt in einem bescheidenen Haus, ist aber sehr glücklich.
B2 noun /pərˈsɪstəns/

persistence

Beharrlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties
Example
His persistence finally paid off when he got the job.
Seine Beharrlichkeit zahlte sich schließlich aus, als er den Job bekam.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.dəm/

Tandem

Tandemfahrrad
Meaning
a bicycle built for two riders, one behind the other
Example
The couple enjoyed riding their tandem bicycle through the park.
Das Paar genoss es, mit ihrem Tandemfahrrad durch den Park zu fahren.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌb.æs.ɪd/

subacid

leicht sauer
Meaning
Slightly sour or acidic in taste or nature.
Example
The fruit had a subacid flavor that was refreshing on a hot day.
Die Frucht hatte einen leicht sauren Geschmack, der an einem heißen Tag erfrischend war.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

Prätense von oberflächlichem Wissen
Meaning
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
Example
His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.
Seine Rede war voller Sciolismus, der niemanden beeindruckte.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtrəsˌpɛkt/

retrospect

Rückblick
Meaning
the act of looking back on or reviewing past events
Example
In retrospect, the decision seemed unwise.
Im Rückblick schien die Entscheidung unklug.
B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

richtlinien
Meaning
Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something
Example
Guidelines for AI usage are essential.
Richtlinien für die Nutzung von KI sind unerlässlich.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

Illogical

Illogisch
Meaning
not reasonable or sensible; lacking logic
Example
It would be illogical to go swimming in such cold weather.
Es wäre illogisch, bei solch kaltem Wetter schwimmen zu gehen.
B2 noun /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

Downfall

Niedergang; Fall; Ruin
Meaning
a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss
Example
His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business.
Seine Arroganz und sein Stolz führten zu seinem endgültigen Fall im Geschäft.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrpɪtreɪtər/

perpetrator

Täter
Meaning
a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act
Example
The police arrested the perpetrator of the crime.
Die Polizei hat den Täter des Verbrechens verhaftet.
C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

säkulär
Meaning
not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
Example
The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.
Das Land führt eine säkulare Regierung, die Religion von der Politik trennt.
B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

Unhöflichkeit
Meaning
the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech
Example
His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.
Seine Unhöflichkeit schockierte alle auf der Dinnerparty.
A1 noun /klɑːs/

class

Klasse
Meaning
a group of students taught together or a category of people or things with shared characteristics
Example
Our class meets every morning at nine.
Unsere Klasse trifft sich jeden Morgen um neun.
C1 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

Kraftfahrzeugpassagier
Meaning
A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.
Example
The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.
Die Crew entdeckte einen versteckten Kraftfahrzeugpassagier im Frachtabteil.
C1 verb /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

scrutinize

gründlich untersuchen oder inspizieren
Meaning
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
Example
The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.
Der Wissenschaftler untersuchte die Daten, bevor er seine Ergebnisse veröffentlichte.