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C1 verb /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/

vanquish

besiegen
Meaning
to defeat thoroughly, especially in battle or competition
Example
The army vanquished its enemies with superior strategy.
Die Armee besiegte ihre Feinde mit einer überlegenen Strategie.
C2 verb /dɪsˈteɪn/

distain

verachten
Meaning
to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)
Example
He would never distain those who had less fortune than him.
Er würde niemals diejenigen verachten, die weniger Glück als er hatten.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

extensible

erweiterbar
Meaning
able to be extended; capable of expansion.
Example
The software is designed to be extensible with new features.
Die Software ist so konzipiert, dass sie mit neuen Funktionen erweiterbar ist.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtəl/

vegetal

pflanzlich
Meaning
relating to or consisting of plants or vegetation
Example
The soup had a distinct vegetal flavor.
Die Suppe hatte einen ausgeprägten pflanzlichen Geschmack.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsnɛər/

ensnare

in die Falle locken
Meaning
to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit
Example
The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net.
Der Jäger hat das Kaninchen mit einem Netz gefangen.
C1 adjective /ˈəʊnərəs/

onerous

beschwerlich
Meaning
involving a great deal of effort, difficulty, or burden
Example
Fulfilling the contract proved to be an onerous task for the company.
Die Erfüllung des Vertrags erwies sich als eine beschwerliche Aufgabe für das Unternehmen.
B2 noun/verb ˈven.tʃər

venture

risikoreiches Unternehmen, Unternehmung, sich wagen
Meaning
A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.
Example
His new venture into e-commerce proved successful.
Sein neues Unternehmen im E-Commerce war erfolgreich.
C1 noun /naɪˈiːvɪti/

naivety

Naivität
Meaning
The quality of being innocent, simple, and lacking experience or sophistication.
Example
Her naivety made her trust people too easily.
Ihre Naivität ließ sie den Menschen zu leicht vertrauen.
C1 adjective /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/

igneous

magmatisch
Meaning
Formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.
Example
Granite is an igneous rock commonly used in construction.
Granit ist ein magmatisches Gestein, das häufig im Bauwesen verwendet wird.
A2 noun /ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/

Cabbage

Kohl
Meaning
a cultivated plant eaten as a vegetable, having thick green or purple leaves surrounding a spherical heart
Example
She chopped the fresh cabbage to make coleslaw for dinner.
Sie schnitt den frischen Kohl, um Krautsalat zum Abendessen zu machen.
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

satirisch
Meaning
Relating to or using satire.
Example
The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.
Der Roman nimmt eine satirische Sicht auf das städtische Leben.
C1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːrməti/

Uniformity

Uniformität; Konsistenz; Gleichheit
Meaning
the quality of being uniform; consistency or sameness
Example
The uniformity of the design created a pleasing visual effect.
Die Uniformität des Designs erzeugte einen ansprechenden visuellen Effekt.
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.
B1 noun /məˈdʒɪʃən/

magician

Magier
Meaning
A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.
Example
The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
Der Magier zog einen Hasen aus seinem Hut.
C2 adjective ˈmiː.ni.əl

menial

untergeordnet
Meaning
Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.
Example
He refused to do menial work.
Er weigerte sich, minderwertige Arbeit zu leisten.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnk.leɪv/

conclave

geheime Versammlung
Meaning
a private meeting, especially a secret or important one
Example
The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy.
Die Führer trafen sich in einem geheimen Konklave, um die Strategie zu besprechen.
C1 noun /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/

linguist

Linguist
Meaning
A person skilled in foreign languages or in the scientific study of language.
Example
She is a linguist who speaks six languages fluently.
Sie ist eine Linguistin, die sechs Sprachen fließend spricht.
C1 adjective ˌɜː.ɡəˈnɒm.ɪk

ergonomic

ergonomisches Design
Meaning
Designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment; user-friendly and reducing strain.
Example
The chair has an ergonomic design for better posture.
Der Stuhl hat ein ergonomisches Design für eine bessere Haltung.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnərəbəl/

Venerable

ehrwürdig; respektiert
Meaning
deserving respect due to age, wisdom, or character; revered
Example
The venerable professor has taught at the university for fifty years.
Der ehrwürdige Professor hat fünfzig Jahre lang an der Universität unterrichtet.
A2 noun /ˈhɒki/

hockey

hockey
Meaning
a sport played with sticks and a ball or puck on ice or a field
Example
He plays hockey for the national team.
Er spielt Hockey für das nationale Team.
C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

Schmeichler
Meaning
A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
Example
The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.
Der Manager war von Schmeichlern umgeben, die allem zustimmten, was er sagte.
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌm.pər/

Jumper

Pullover;
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body; a person or animal that jumps
Example
She wore a warm woolen jumper during the cold winter evening.
Sie trug einen warmen Wollpullover an dem kalten Winterabend.
B2 noun /spæm/

spam

Spam
Meaning
unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email
Example
My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.
Mein Posteingang ist voll von Spam-E-Mails, die ich löschen muss.
B1 verb /wɔːrn/

warn

warnen
Meaning
to alert about danger; to give notice of risk
Example
The weather service warns of heavy rain tonight.
Der Wetterdienst warnt vor starkem Regen heute Nacht.
B1 verb /fəʊld/

fold

falten
Meaning
to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part covers another
Example
She folded the letter neatly before placing it in the envelope.
Sie faltete den Brief sorgfältig, bevor sie ihn in den Umschlag legte.
C1 verb/noun /ˈrɛlɪʃ/

relish

genießen / Gewürz
Meaning
to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce
Example
She relished the opportunity to travel abroad.
Sie genoss die Gelegenheit, ins Ausland zu reisen.
C1 noun /æmˈniːʒə/

amnesia

Amnesie
Meaning
A partial or total loss of memory, usually caused by injury, illness, or psychological trauma.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from amnesia and could not remember her own name.
Nach dem Unfall litt sie an Amnesie und konnte ihren eigenen Namen nicht mehr erinnern.
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.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

geräumig; mit viel Platz
Meaning
spacious; having a lot of room
Example
The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.
Die Wohnung ist sehr geräumig mit großen Schlafzimmern.
C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

Alterung
Meaning
The process of growing old or the condition of aging.
Example
The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.
Der Biologe untersuchte die Seneszenz bei Pflanzen, um das Altern zu verstehen.
A1 noun /sɔːŋ/

song

Lied
Meaning
a short piece of music with words that are sung
Example
She sang a beautiful song at the concert.
Sie sang ein schönes Lied beim Konzert.
B2 verb /ˈvɒmɪt/

vomit

erbrechen
Meaning
to bring up food from the stomach through the mouth; to be sick
Example
The patient began to vomit after taking the medication.
Der Patient begann zu erbrechen, nachdem er das Medikament eingenommen hatte.
C2 noun /ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

synchronicity

Synchronizität
Meaning
The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.
Example
The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone.
Die Synchronizität ihrer Gedanken erstaunte alle.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒnɪk/

sonic

sonisch
Meaning
Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.
Example
The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier.
Das Flugzeug erzeugte ein lautes Geräusch, als es die Schallmauer durchbrach.
C1 noun /səˈnɑːtə/

sonata

musikalische Komposition (Sonate)
Meaning
A musical composition for one or more instruments, typically in several movements.
Example
She performed a beautiful Beethoven sonata on the piano.
Sie spielte eine wunderschöne Beethoven-Sonate auf dem Klavier.
C2 verb /trænˈspoʊz/

transpose

transponieren
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
The editor transposed two paragraphs in the article.
Der Redakteur hat zwei Absätze im Artikel transponiert.
B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

kollektiv
Meaning
Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.
Example
Victory Day represents our collective pride.
Der Tag des Sieges repräsentiert unseren kollektiven Stolz.
B1 noun /kəˈnæl/

canal

kanal
Meaning
an artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage
Example
The canal was built to help transport goods across the region.
Der Kanal wurde gebaut, um den Transport von Waren in der Region zu erleichtern.
C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

Summe, Zusammenfassung
Meaning
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
Example
The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.
Der Anwalt gab eine kraftvolle Zusammenfassung des Falls.
C1 verb trænˈsɛnd

transcend

transzendieren
Meaning
To go beyond the limits of something; to surpass or exceed
Example
His effort to transcend traditional methods was commendable.
Sein Versuch, traditionelle Methoden zu transzendieren, war lobenswert.
C1 noun ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz

modifications

Modifikationen
Meaning
The action of making partial or minor changes to something.
Example
DNA modifications enable enhanced traits in crops.
DNA-Modifikationen ermöglichen verbesserte Merkmale in Nutzpflanzen.
C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

Schiefer
Meaning
a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers
Example
The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.
Die Region ist reich an Schiefer und natürlichen Gasvorkommen.
C1 noun /ˈprɛəri/

prairie

Prärie
Meaning
A large open area of grassland, especially in North America.
Example
The bison roamed freely across the prairie.
Die Bisons zogen frei über die Prärie.
C2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɛr.i/

seminary

Seminar
Meaning
A school or college for training priests, ministers, or rabbis.
Example
He decided to enroll in a seminary to study theology.
Er entschied sich, sich in einem Seminar einzuschreiben, um Theologie zu studieren.
C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

Chronologie
Meaning
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
Example
The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.
Die Chronologie der Dynastie wurde sorgfältig von Historikern studiert.
C2 noun /ˈæmpərˌsænd/

ampersand

Und-Zeichen
Meaning
The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.
Example
Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.
Verwenden Sie ein Und-Zeichen anstelle des Wortes 'und' im Firmennamen.
A2 adjective, noun /ɪˈtæliən/

italian

Glück
Meaning
relating to Italy, its people, or its language; a person from Italy
Example
She loves Italian food.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Biography

Biografie
Meaning
an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life
Example
I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.
Ich lese eine faszinierende Biografie von Albert Einstein.
B1 adverb /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

Otherwise

anders; sonst
Meaning
in a different way; if not; or else; apart from that
Example
Study hard, otherwise you will fail the exam.
Lerne hart, sonst fällst du durch die Prüfung.
C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

zusammenkommen, eine Besprechung oder Versammlung einberufen
Meaning
to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering
Example
The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.
Der Vorstand wird sich morgen treffen, um die neue Politik zu besprechen.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtəbl/

notable

bemerkenswert
Meaning
worthy of attention or notice; remarkable
Example
She made a notable contribution to the project.
Sie leistete einen bemerkenswerten Beitrag zum Projekt.
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

Enviable

beneidenswert
Meaning
causing envy; desirable
Example
Her success was enviable among her peers.
Ihr Erfolg war unter ihren Kollegen beneidenswert.
C1 noun /ˈliːweɪ/

leeway

Spielraum
Meaning
Freedom to act within certain limits; extra space or time.
Example
The manager gave the team some leeway to finish the project.
Der Manager gab dem Team etwas Spielraum, um das Projekt zu beenden.
B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

Kranich
Meaning
a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects
Example
The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.
Der anmutige Kranich stand reglos am Rand des Wassers.
A2 noun /ˈsɪnəmə/

cinema

Kino
Meaning
a place where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making and showing films
Example
We went to the cinema to watch a new movie.
Wir gingen ins Kino, um einen neuen Film zu sehen.
C2 adverb /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbli/

indubitably

zweifellos
Meaning
Without a doubt; certainly.
Example
She is indubitably the best candidate for the job.
Sie ist zweifellos die beste Kandidatin für den Job.
C1 verb /ˌɪn.tɚˈtwaɪn/

intertwine

eng miteinander verbinden oder verbinden; zusammen drehen oder kombinieren
Meaning
To connect or link closely; to twist together or combine closely.
Example
Their lives became intertwined through years of friendship.
Ihre Leben wurden durch jahrelange Freundschaft miteinander verflochten.
B1 noun /bɪˈhɑːf/

behalf

im Namen von
Meaning
as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone
Example
She accepted the award on behalf of her team.
Sie nahm den Preis im Namen ihres Teams entgegen.
B2 noun /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/

Rhinoceros

Nashorn
Meaning
a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose
Example
The rhinoceros charged through the grassland.
Das Nashorn stürmte durch die Prärie.
C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

schnell und anpassungsfähig
Meaning
able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action
Example
The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.
Das Startup-Team war agil, als es auf Marktveränderungen reagierte.
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.
B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

blinzeln
Meaning
to close and open the eyes quickly.
Example
She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.
Sie blinkte schnell, um den Staub aus ihren Augen zu entfernen.
B2 noun /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/

Deficit

defizit; mangel
Meaning
the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack
Example
The government faced a budget deficit of millions due to increased spending.
Die Regierung hatte aufgrund der gestiegenen Ausgaben ein Haushaltsdefizit in Millionenhöhe.
B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Acre
Meaning
a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
Example
The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.
Der Bauer besitzt fünf Acres fruchtbares Land.
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

angemessen sein
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
Es wäre angebracht, wenn das Unternehmen auf seine Kunden hört.
B2 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

eine Regel oder Anweisung, die von einer Behörde erlassen und aufrechterhalten wird
Meaning
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Government regulation ensures fair business practices.
Die staatliche Regulierung sorgt für faire Geschäftspraktiken.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

abgelaufen
Meaning
to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life
Example
My passport will expire next month.
Mein Reisepass wird nächsten Monat ablaufen.
B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

Unterstützung
Meaning
help or support; financial or material support
Example
The project received backing from several major investors.
Das Projekt erhielt Unterstützung von mehreren wichtigen Investoren.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪriəd/

myriad

unzählbar
Meaning
a countless or extremely great number
Example
There are myriad stars in the night sky.
Es gibt unzählbare Sterne am Nachthimmel.
B2 noun /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

database

Datenbank
Meaning
a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically
Example
The company's customer details are stored in a secure database.
Die Kundendaten des Unternehmens werden in einer sicheren Datenbank gespeichert.
C1 adjective /ˈtʌtʃi/

Touchy

empfindlich
Meaning
easily upset or offended; overly sensitive
Example
He's very touchy about his height.
Er ist sehr empfindlich über seine Größe.
C1 adjective ɪˌlektrəʊmæɡˈnetɪk

electromagnetic

elektromagnetisch
Meaning
Relating to both electricity and magnetism or their interaction.
Example
Electromagnetic forces repel protons.
Elektromagnetische Kräfte stoßen Protonen ab.
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

magnanimous

großzügig, edel, nachsichtig
Meaning
Very kind and generous, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.
Example
His magnanimous nature made him respected by all.
Seine großzügige Natur ließ ihn von allen respektiert werden.
C1 noun flɛər

flair

natürliches Talent
Meaning
A natural ability to do something well.
Example
She has a flair for design, always creating visually stunning work.
Sie hat ein Flair für Design und schafft immer visuell beeindruckende Arbeiten.
A2 noun /nɔɪz/

Noise

lärm
Meaning
a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant
Example
The noise from the construction site was very disturbing.
Der Lärm von der Baustelle war sehr störend.
B1 verb /ˈɪndʒər/

injure

verletzen
Meaning
to cause physical harm or damage to someone or something
Example
He injured his leg while playing football.
Er verletzte sein Bein beim Fußballspielen.
C2 noun /doʊlt/

dolt

Idiot
Meaning
A stupid or slow-witted person.
Example
Only a dolt would believe such a story.
Nur ein Idiot würde an so eine Geschichte glauben.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

treu; loyal; engagiert
Meaning
loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs
Example
She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.
Sie blieb ihren Prinzipien während ihrer gesamten Karriere treu.
A1 numeral /fɔːr/

four

vier
Meaning
The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three.
Example
She has four books on her desk.
Sie hat vier Bücher auf ihrem Schreibtisch.
A1 noun /pɑːrt/

part

Teil
Meaning
a piece or segment of something
Example
She gave me a part of her chocolate.
Sie gab mir einen Teil ihrer Schokolade.
B2 noun /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

probation

Probezeit
Meaning
a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees
Example
He was placed on probation for six months.
Er wurde für sechs Monate in der Probezeit gesetzt.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/

stringency

Strenge
Meaning
the quality of being strict, precise, or severe
Example
The stringency of the new rules surprised everyone.
Die Strenge der neuen Regeln überraschte alle.
A2 adjective /niːt/

Neat

sauber und ordentlich; gut organisiert; sorgfältig gemacht
Meaning
clean and tidy; well-organized; carefully done
Example
Her room is always neat and organized.
Ihr Zimmer ist immer ordentlich und organisiert.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊdiəs/

odious

abscheulich
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or repulsive
Example
The dictator was remembered for his odious crimes.
Der Diktator wurde für seine abscheulichen Verbrechen erinnert.
C2 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

Zahnpasta
Meaning
a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth
Example
He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.
Er kaufte ein neues Kräuter-Dentifrice in der Apotheke.
B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

Erstaunen
Meaning
a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder
Example
The children looked at the fireworks in awe.
Die Kinder schauten mit Erstaunen auf die Feuerwerke.
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛmjələs/

tremulous

zitternd
Meaning
shaking or quivering slightly, often from nervousness or weakness
Example
Her voice was tremulous as she gave her speech.
Ihre Stimme war zitternd, als sie ihre Rede hielt.
C2 noun, adjective /pəˈtrɪʃən/

patrician

patrizier
Meaning
A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.
Example
The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics.
Die Patrizierfamilien Roms übten großen Einfluss auf die Politik aus.
C1 noun /ˈiːdɪkt/

edict

Edikt
Meaning
An official order, proclamation, or decree issued by an authority.
Example
The king issued an edict banning smoking in public places.
Der König erließ ein Edikt, das das Rauchen in öffentlichen Bereichen verbot.
C1 verb /prɪˈkluːd/

preclude

verhindern
Meaning
To prevent something from happening; to make impossible.
Example
Heavy rain precluded the possibility of a picnic.
Starker Regen verhinderte die Möglichkeit eines Picknicks.
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

Gerücht
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
Example
There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.
Es gibt ein Gerücht, dass das Unternehmen im nächsten Jahr fusionieren wird.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈθrɪfti/

thrifty

sparsam
Meaning
using money and resources carefully and not wastefully
Example
She is very thrifty and always saves money for the future.
Sie ist sehr sparsam und spart immer Geld für die Zukunft.
C1 verb ˈɛk.spɪ.daɪt

expedite

beschleunigen
Meaning
Make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
Example
The government took steps to expedite the approval process.
Die Regierung ergriff Maßnahmen, um den Genehmigungsprozess zu beschleunigen.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/

discomfiting

peinlich
Meaning
Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
His discomfiting questions made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.
Seine peinlichen Fragen brachten alle dazu, sich unbehaglich in ihren Sitzen zu rühren.
B2 noun /ɡriːn ˈtʃɪl.i/

Green Chili

grüne Chili
Meaning
unripe chili pepper that is green in color and has a spicy taste
Example
She added chopped green chili to the salad for extra heat.
Sie fügte dem Salat für mehr Schärfe gehackte grüne Chilischoten hinzu.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagration

großes zerstörerisches Feuer
Meaning
A large, destructive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.
Example
The forest was devastated by a massive conflagration that lasted for days.
Der Wald wurde von einem riesigen Feuer zerstört, das mehrere Tage andauerte.
B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

Jenseits
Meaning
Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.
Example
Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.
Viele Kulturen haben verschiedene Vorstellungen vom Jenseits.
C2 adjective /laɪˈsɛnʃəs/

licentious

lizenziös
Meaning
Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.
Example
The novel was criticized for its licentious themes.
Der Roman wurde wegen seiner lizenziösen Themen kritisiert.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

Zweisilbiges Wort
Meaning
a word consisting of two syllables
Example
The word 'happy' is a disyllable.
Das Wort ‚glücklich‘ ist ein zweisilbiges Wort.
A1 adjective /ˈmɛni/

many

viele
Meaning
a large number of
Example
Many students attended the lecture.
Viele Studenten nahmen an der Vorlesung teil.
B1 verb /səˈraʊnd/

surround

umgeben
Meaning
To be all around someone or something.
Example
Mountains surround the small village.
Berge umgeben das kleine Dorf.
B2 verb /ɪmˈplaɪ/

imply

andeuten
Meaning
To suggest something without directly stating it.
Example
Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset.
Ihr Ton schien zu implizieren, dass sie verärgert war.
C1 adjective + noun njuˈtrɪʃəs krɒps

nutritious crops

nahrhafte Pflanzen
Meaning
Plants or vegetables that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for health
Example
Winter vegetables are considered nutritious crops.
Wintergemüse werden als nahrhafte Pflanzen betrachtet.
B1 verb /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

establish

etablieren
Meaning
To set up, create, or bring into existence something on a firm basis.
Example
The company plans to establish a new office in Dhaka.
Das Unternehmen plant, ein neues Büro in Dhaka zu etablieren.
C1 noun /fæd/

fad

vorübergehende Mode, Trend
Meaning
a temporary fashion or trend; a short-lived craze
Example
The new diet became a popular fad among teenagers.
Die neue Diät wurde ein vorübergehender Trend unter Teenagern.
B2 noun /rɪˈstreɪnt/

Restraint

Zurückhaltung; Selbstkontrolle
Meaning
the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control
Example
She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.
Sie zeigte große Zurückhaltung, indem sie nicht auf die Kritik reagierte.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

Wettervorhersage
Meaning
a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions
Example
The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.
Die Wettervorhersage sagte für das gesamte Wochenende schweren Regen voraus.
C1 noun /fɔːrˈkloʊʒər/

foreclosure

Zwangsvollstreckung
Meaning
The legal process by which a lender takes control of a property from a borrower who has failed to make payments.
Example
The family lost their home due to foreclosure after missing several mortgage payments.
Die Familie verlor ihr Zuhause aufgrund der Zwangsvollstreckung, nachdem sie mehrere Hypothekenzahlungen versäumt hatte.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

abgedroschene Idee
Meaning
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
Example
His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.
Seine Rede war voll von alten abgedroschenen Ideen über harte Arbeit.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

Pipeline
Meaning
a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported
Example
The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.
Das Unternehmen baut eine neue Pipeline, um Erdgas zu transportieren.
B2 noun /ˈprɒvɪns/

province

Provinz
Meaning
a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.
Example
The province is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.
Die Provinz ist bekannt für ihr reiches kulturelles Erbe und ihre beeindruckenden Landschaften.
B2 noun, verb /ˈævəlæntʃ/

avalanche

Lawine
Meaning
(noun) a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden overwhelming quantity; (verb) to descend like an avalanche
Example
The avalanche buried the mountain road under tons of snow.
Die Lawine begrub die Bergstraße unter tonnenweise Schnee.
C1 verb koʊˈɜrs

coerce

zwingen
Meaning
To force someone to do something against their will using threats or intimidation.
Example
The manager tried to coerce the employees into working overtime.
Der Manager versuchte, die Mitarbeiter zu zwingen, Überstunden zu machen.
C2 noun /ˈhʌstɪŋz/

hustings

Wahlkampf
Meaning
the political campaigning and speeches before an election
Example
The candidate gained popularity during the hustings.
Der Kandidat gewann während des Wahlkampfs an Popularität.
A1 adjective /ˈwelkəm/

Welcome

willkommen
Meaning
received with pleasure; giving pleasure; allowed or invited
Example
You are always welcome in our home.
Du bist immer willkommen in unserem Haus.
C2 verb /ˈrævəl/

ravel

verwickeln / entwirren
Meaning
to tangle or complicate; to untangle or unravel depending on context
Example
She began to ravel the loose threads of the sweater.
Sie begann, die losen Fäden des Pullovers zu entwirren.
C1 noun /ˈsɒnɪt/

sonnet

Sonett
Meaning
A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty.
Shakespeare schrieb viele berühmte Sonette über Liebe und Schönheit.