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C1 noun/verb /vɔːlt/

vault

Tresor / springen
Meaning
A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.
Example
The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault.
Die Bank bewahrte ihre Goldbarren in einem sicheren Tresor auf.
A2 noun /leɪk/

Lake

See
Meaning
a large body of water completely surrounded by land
Example
The peaceful lake reflected the mountains in its calm waters.
Der ruhige See spiegelte die Berge in seinen ruhigen Gewässern wider.
B2 adjective /hɪˈlɛəriəs/

hilarious

extrem lustig
Meaning
Extremely funny or amusing.
Example
The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.
Der Komiker erzählte eine extrem lustige Geschichte, die alle zum Lachen brachte.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈpɔːrtəbl̩/

insupportable

unerträglich
Meaning
Too extreme or difficult to be endured.
Example
The heat was insupportable during the long journey.
Die Hitze war unerträglich während der langen Reise.
B2 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

Mentor
Meaning
an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced
Example
She acted as a mentor for the new employees.
Sie fungierte als Mentor für die neuen Mitarbeiter.
B1 adjective, noun /ˈroʊmən/

roman

römisch / römischer Bürger
Meaning
relating to Rome or its people; a citizen of ancient Rome
Example
The Roman Empire influenced much of modern civilization.
Das Römische Reich beeinflusste viele Teile der modernen Zivilisation.
C1 noun (plural) /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/

indices

Indizes
Meaning
plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison
Example
Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement.
Die Indizes des Aktienmarkts fielen nach der Bekanntgabe stark.
C1 verb /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/

equalize

ausgleichen
Meaning
To make equal or level in status, value, or amount.
Example
The team equalized the score in the last minute.
Das Team hat das Ergebnis in der letzten Minute ausgeglichen.
B2 verb /ˈlaɪɪŋ/

lying

lügen
Meaning
the act of not telling the truth
Example
He was caught lying about his grades.
Er wurde dabei erwischt, wie er über seine Noten log.
B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

initiatives

Initiativen
Meaning
Actions or strategies designed to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; programs or projects.
Example
Community initiatives benefit underprivileged groups.
Gemeinschaftsinitiativen kommen benachteiligten Gruppen zugute.
B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

Genre
Meaning
a style or category of art, music, or literature
Example
Romance is her favorite genre of movies.
Romantik ist ihr Lieblingsgenre bei Filmen.
B2 noun /ˈlɪkər/

liquor

Spirituosen
Meaning
Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.
Example
The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.
Der Laden verkauft sowohl Bier als auch Spirituosen.
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/

cosmogony

Kosmogonie
Meaning
the study or theory of the origin of the universe
Example
The book provides an overview of different cosmogonies throughout history.
Das Buch bietet einen Überblick über verschiedene Kosmogonien im Laufe der Geschichte.
B2 noun /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

Atemtechniken
Meaning
Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.
Example
Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.
Atemtechniken helfen, Stress und Angst abzubauen.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪdiəs/

insidious

heimtückisch
Meaning
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.
Example
The insidious spread of misinformation can damage trust.
Die heimtückische Verbreitung von Fehlinformationen kann das Vertrauen schädigen.
C2 noun /niːp/

neap

Niedrigwasser
Meaning
A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.
Example
During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal.
Während einer Nipptide ist der Wasserstand minimal.
C1 adjective /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Hypocritical

heuchlerisch
Meaning
behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
Example
It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.
Es ist heuchlerisch, Ehrlichkeit zu predigen, während man selbst lügt.
C1 noun /fɔːrˈmæl.ə.ti/

Formality

Formalität
Meaning
the rigid observance of rules of convention or etiquette; a thing done simply to comply with requirements
Example
The signing of the contract was just a formality; the deal was already agreed upon.
Die Unterzeichnung des Vertrags war nur eine Formalität; der Deal war bereits vereinbart.
B2 adjective /mɪˈsteɪkən/

mistaken

falsch
Meaning
wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding
Example
I was mistaken about the meeting time.
Ich lag mit der Uhrzeit des Treffens falsch.
C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

lindern oder mildern
Meaning
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.
Example
Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.
Meditation kann Stress lindern und die Konzentration verbessern.
A2 noun /ˈmæŋ.ɡoʊ/

Mango

mango
Meaning
a tropical fruit with yellow-orange skin and sweet juicy flesh
Example
The mango is known as the king of fruits.
Die Mango ist als die Königin der Früchte bekannt.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

outset

Anfang
Meaning
the beginning or start of something
Example
From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable.
Vom Anfang an schien das Projekt ehrgeizig, aber erreichbar.
C1 noun /ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪks/

probiotics

Probiotika
Meaning
Live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits to the host, especially for digestive health.
Example
Probiotics improve digestion and enhance gut health.
Probiotika verbessern die Verdauung und fördern die Darmgesundheit.
C1 adjective daɪˈvɜː.dʒənt

divergent

divergent
Meaning
Tending to be different or develop in different directions
Example
Divergent policies create challenges in collaboration.
Divergente Politiken schaffen Herausforderungen in der Zusammenarbeit.
C1 noun /ˈheəˌkʌtər/

haircutter

Friseur
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut and style hair; barber or hairdresser
Example
The haircutter gave me a neat and stylish haircut.
Der Friseur hat mir einen guten Haarschnitt gegeben.
B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

reste
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
The dog ate the scraps from the table.
Der Hund aß die Reste vom Tisch.
B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

Ware
Meaning
A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.
Example
Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.
Öl ist eine wertvolle Ware auf dem globalen Markt.
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪlfəl/

baleful

bedrohlich
Meaning
Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.
Example
She gave him a baleful look after the insult.
Nach der Beleidigung warf sie ihm einen bedrohlichen Blick zu.
C1 adjective /miːk/

Meek

sanft und gehorsam; bescheiden; geduldig
Meaning
gentle and submissive; humble; patient
Example
Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.
Trotz seiner Macht blieb er sanft und bescheiden.
B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

Hintern
Meaning
the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks
Example
The kids slid down the hill on their backside.
Die Kinder rutschten den Hügel auf ihrem Hintern hinunter.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈbraɪdld/

unbridled

ungestüm
Meaning
Uncontrolled and unrestrained.
Example
The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change.
Die Demonstranten zeigten ungebremste Begeisterung für Veränderung.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i/

Chilly/Chilli

kalt; scharfe Paprika;
Meaning
noticeably cold; a hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used as a spice
Example
The chef added red chilli to make the curry spicier.
Der Koch fügte roten Chili hinzu, um das Curry schärfer zu machen.
C2 verb /ˈekspərˌɡeɪt/

expurgate

säubern
Meaning
To remove offensive or objectionable parts from a text or speech.
Example
The publisher decided to expurgate the novel before reprinting it.
Der Verlag beschloss, den Roman vor dem Nachdruck zu säubern.
C1 noun /ˈslændər/

Slander

Verleumdung
Meaning
the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for slander.
Der Politiker klagte die Zeitung wegen Verleumdung an.
B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

Kontraktion
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.
Example
The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.
Die wirtschaftliche Kontraktion führte zu einem Anstieg der Arbeitslosigkeit.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

deliquescent

das durch Feuchtigkeit in Flüssigkeit übergeht
Meaning
tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be.
Zucker ist nicht deliqueszent, aber Salz kann es sein.
B2 noun /ˈfeð.ər/

Feather

Vogel Feder
Meaning
one of the light structures that cover a bird's body
Example
The peacock has beautiful colorful feathers.
Der Pfau hat wunderschöne bunte Federn.
C2 noun /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/

discontinuance

Einstellung
Meaning
the act of stopping something, especially permanently
Example
The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers.
Die Einstellung des Dienstes enttäuschte viele Kunden.
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.tər.i/

Artery

Arterie
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
Example
The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.
Der Arzt überprüfte den Puls in seiner Arterie.
C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

disharmonisch
Meaning
lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune
Example
The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.
Die disharmonischen Geräusche vom kaputten Klavier zwangen alle, sich die Ohren zuzuhalten.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

inexcusable

unentschuldbar
Meaning
Too bad to be justified or overlooked; unforgivable.
Example
His rude behavior was inexcusable.
Sein unhöfliches Verhalten war unentschuldbar.
B2 verb ˈfaɪ.nəl.aɪz

finalize

finalisieren
Meaning
To complete arrangements for something; put into final form.
Example
The treaty was finalized after the discussions.
Der Vertrag wurde nach den Diskussionen finalisiert.
C2 noun /ˈmæsəkɪst/

masochist

Masochist
Meaning
a person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation
Example
He was called a masochist for enjoying tough challenges.
Er wurde ein Masochist genannt, weil er schwierige Herausforderungen genoss.
C2 noun /ˈtælən/

talon

Kralle
Meaning
A claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey.
Example
The eagle gripped the fish with its sharp talons.
Der Adler ergriff den Fisch mit seinen scharfen Krallen.
C1 adverb/noun /ˌhɪərˈæftər/

hereafter

von nun an / jenseits
Meaning
from now on; in the future; also refers to life after death.
Example
Hereafter, all reports must be submitted electronically.
Von nun an müssen alle Berichte elektronisch eingereicht werden.
C2 adjective /ˈsæpɪd/

sapid

geschmackvoll
Meaning
Having a pleasant taste; flavorful.
Example
The chef prepared a sapid dish that delighted everyone at the table.
Der Koch bereitete ein geschmackvolles Gericht zu, das allen am Tisch gefallen hat.
C1 verb /ˌɪntəˈsɛkt/

intersect

schneiden
Meaning
to cross or pass through each other
Example
The two roads intersect at the city center.
Die zwei Straßen schneiden sich im Stadtzentrum.
B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

bitter; hart
Meaning
in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely
Example
She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.
Sie beschwerte sich bitter über die ungerechte Behandlung.
C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

vorübergehende Aussetzung
Meaning
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
Example
The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.
Das Projekt wurde bis zur Verfügbarkeit von Mitteln ausgesetzt.
B1 adjective /ˈel.dər.li/

Elderly

älter; alt; Senior
Meaning
aged; advanced in years; old
Example
The elderly man walked slowly with his cane.
Der ältere Mann ging langsam mit seinem Stock.
A2 noun, verb /ˈsɛntəns/

sentence

Satz; Strafe
Meaning
A set of words that expresses a complete thought; or a punishment given by a court of law.
Example
The judge gave him a five-year prison sentence.
Der Richter gab ihm eine fünfjährige Freiheitsstrafe.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

Chaos
Meaning
Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.
Example
The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.
Die Proteste verwandelten sich in Chaos, als die Menge mit der Polizei zusammenstieß.
C1 noun /ˈvæntɪdʒ/

vantage

vorteilhafter Standort
Meaning
a position or situation that gives an advantage or a good view
Example
From this vantage, we could see the entire valley.
Von diesem Standort aus konnten wir das gesamte Tal sehen.
B2 verb /poʊz/

pose

Glück
Meaning
To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.
Example
She posed for a picture in front of the monument.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /lɔːn/

Lawn

Rasen
Meaning
an area of short, regularly mown grass in the grounds of a house or in a park
Example
She waters the lawn every morning.
Sie gießt den Rasen jeden Morgen.
C1 noun /kənˈspɪrə.tər/

conspirator

Verschwörer
Meaning
a person who secretly plans with others to do something unlawful or harmful
Example
The conspirator was arrested before the plan could be carried out.
Der Verschwörer wurde festgenommen, bevor der Plan umgesetzt werden konnte.
C1 noun /ˈblɪs.tər/

Blister

Blase
Meaning
a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage
Example
The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel.
Die neuen Schuhe verursachten eine schmerzhafte Blase an ihrer Ferse.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊɪst/

egoist

Egoist
Meaning
A person who is excessively concerned with themselves; someone who believes in or practices egoism.
Example
She avoided him because he was a selfish egoist.
Sie mied ihn, weil er ein selbstsüchtiger Egoist war.
C1 adjective /dæft/

daft

dumm
Meaning
Silly or foolish.
Example
It was a daft idea to go hiking without water.
Es war eine dumme Idee, ohne Wasser wandern zu gehen.
C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

verkaufen
Meaning
To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.
Example
Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.
Straßenverkäufer verkaufen handgemachten Schmuck an Touristen.
A2 adjective /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

expensive

teuer
Meaning
costing a lot of money
Example
That car is too expensive for me to buy.
Dieses Auto ist mir zu teuer, um es zu kaufen.
B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

Tiefe; die Qualität, intensiv oder tief zu sein
Meaning
the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound
Example
The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.
Die Tiefe des Ozeans in diesem Bereich erreicht über dreitausend Meter.
B1 noun /trænzˈleɪʃən/

translation

Übersetzung
Meaning
the process of converting text or speech from one language into another
Example
She completed the translation of the book within two months.
Sie hat die Übersetzung des Buches in zwei Monaten abgeschlossen.
B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

verlassen
Meaning
to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears
Example
Trees shed their leaves in autumn.
Bäume verlieren ihre Blätter im Herbst.
A1 verb, adjective /oʊn/

own

besitzen
Meaning
to possess something; belonging to oneself
Example
She owns a beautiful house in the city.
Sie besitzt ein schönes Haus in der Stadt.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfeər/

Unfair

ungerecht; unlauter;
Meaning
not right or just; treating people in a way that favors some over others
Example
It's unfair to blame her for something she didn't do.
Es ist unfair, sie für etwas verantwortlich zu machen, das sie nicht getan hat.
C2 adjective /ˈhæriːd/

harried

gestresst oder überlastet
Meaning
feeling strained or stressed due to being overworked or constantly bothered
Example
The harried teacher struggled to calm the noisy classroom.
Der gestresste Lehrer kämpfte darum, das laute Klassenzimmer zu beruhigen.
A1 noun /tɜːrn/

Turn

Drehung; Wende; Gelegenheit;
Meaning
an act of moving something in a circular direction; a change of direction; an opportunity to do something
Example
It's your turn to speak at the meeting.
Es ist dein Turn, beim Treffen zu sprechen.
C1 verb /trʌdʒ/

trudge

mühsam gehen
Meaning
To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.
Example
They had to trudge through the snow to reach the village.
Sie mussten mühsam durch den Schnee gehen, um das Dorf zu erreichen.
C2 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪsaɪd/

regicide

Regizid
Meaning
the act of killing a king
Example
The conspirators were executed for committing regicide.
Die Verschwörer wurden für den Regizid ausgeführt.
A2 noun /ˈket.əl/

Kettle

Wasserkocher
Meaning
a container used for boiling water, typically with a lid, spout, and handle
Example
The electric kettle whistled when the water reached boiling point.
Der elektrische Wasserkocher pfiff, als das Wasser den Siedepunkt erreichte.
C2 noun /ˌfrɪdʒɪˈdɛːriəm/

frigidarium

kaltbad
Meaning
a large cold pool in ancient Roman baths used for cooling off after hot baths
Example
The ruins of the Roman frigidarium are still visible today.
Die Ruinen des römischen Frigidariums sind noch heute sichtbar.
C2 noun /tɛkˈnɒɡrəfi/

technography

Technographie
Meaning
the descriptive study or writing about the practical arts, technologies, or technical methods of a society
Example
The anthropologist specialized in technography to understand indigenous tool-making traditions.
Der Anthropologe spezialisierte sich auf Technographie, um die indigenen Traditionen der Werkzeugherstellung zu verstehen.
B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

korrupt
Meaning
dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil
Example
The politician was accused of corrupt practices.
Der Politiker wurde wegen korrupten Praktiken angeklagt.
C2 noun /ˈnɛtl̩/

nettle

pflanze mit Brennhaaren, die beim Berühren Reizungen verursachen
Meaning
a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched
Example
He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.
Er hat versehentlich die Brennnessel berührt und ein scharfes Brennen gespürt.
B1 noun ˈkɒn.fər.əns

conference

Konferenz
Meaning
A formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days.
Example
The climate conference emphasized renewable energy.
Die Klimakonferenz betonte erneuerbare Energie.
C2 adjective /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

soporific

Glück
Meaning
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness
Example
The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /rɪˈsɪp.i.ənt/

Recipient

Empfänger
Meaning
a person who receives something
Example
She was the recipient of the prestigious award.
Sie war die Empfängerin des prestigeträchtigen Preises.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːrʃəl/

Impartial

unparteiisch; neutral
Meaning
treating all sides fairly; unbiased; neutral
Example
A good judge must remain impartial throughout the trial.
Ein guter Richter muss während des gesamten Prozesses unparteiisch bleiben.
C1 adjective /kɜːrt/

curt

kürz
Meaning
Rudely brief in speech or manner.
Example
His curt reply made everyone uncomfortable.
Seine kürzere Antwort machte alle unbehaglich.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ɪˈbraɪ.ə.ti/

inebriety

Trunkenheit
Meaning
the state of being drunk or intoxicated
Example
His frequent inebriety led to the loss of his job.
Seine häufige Trunkenheit führte zum Verlust seiner Arbeit.
C2 noun /əˈmʊr/

amour

geheime Liebe
Meaning
A secret or illicit love affair.
Example
The novel tells the story of a forbidden amour between two characters.
Der Roman erzählt die Geschichte einer verbotenen Amour zwischen zwei Charakteren.
B2 adjective əˈkwætɪk

aquatic

aquatisch
Meaning
Growing or living in or near water; of or relating to water.
Example
Aquatic species are being endangered by pollution.
Aquatische Arten sind durch Verschmutzung bedroht.
C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

Unwahrscheinlichkeit
Meaning
the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen
Example
The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.
Die Unwahrscheinlichkeit, zweimal die Lotterie zu gewinnen, hielt sie nicht davon ab, Tickets zu kaufen.
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrmən/

Norman

Normanner
Meaning
A member of a people of mixed Scandinavian and Frankish origin who settled in Normandy, or relating to their culture.
Example
The Normans conquered England in 1066.
Die Normannen eroberten England im Jahr 1066.
A2 conjunction /ðoʊ/

though

obwohl
Meaning
used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected
Example
Though it was raining, they still went outside.
Obwohl es regnete, gingen sie trotzdem nach draußen.
A1 noun /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/

Potato

Kartoffel
Meaning
a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground
Example
She boiled potatoes for dinner.
Sie kochte Kartoffeln zum Abendessen.
A1 noun /end/

End

Ende; Schluss; Abschluss;
Meaning
the final part of something; termination or conclusion
Example
The end of the movie was unexpected and left everyone surprised.
Das Ende des Films war unerwartet und ließ alle überrascht zurück.
C1 noun /nuːs/

Noose

Schlinge
Meaning
a loop with a running knot used for hanging; a trap or snare
Example
The cowboy made a noose to catch the wild horse.
Der Cowboy machte eine Schlinge, um das wilde Pferd zu fangen.
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌveɪl/

intervale

niedriges Land entlang eines Flusses, normalerweise fruchtbar und flach
Meaning
A low-lying tract of land along a river, usually fertile and flat.
Example
The farmers cultivated crops on the lush intervale by the river.
Die Bauern bauten Ernten auf dem fruchtbaren Intervallland am Fluss an.
A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrməl/

formal

formell
Meaning
done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; official or serious in nature
Example
He wore a formal suit to the wedding.
Er trug einen formellen Anzug zur Hochzeit.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.səns/

Licence

Lizenz
Meaning
a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade
Example
You need a driving licence to operate a car.
Du brauchst einen Führerschein, um ein Auto zu fahren.
B2 noun /ˈwaɪld.laɪf ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/

wildlife conservation

Wildtierschutz
Meaning
The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.
Example
Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species.
Wildtierschutz hat das Ziel, gefährdete Arten zu schützen.
C2 adverb /ˈɡeɪmli/

gamely

tapfer
Meaning
in a brave, spirited, or determined manner
Example
She gamely accepted the challenge despite the difficulties.
Sie nahm die Herausforderung tapfer an, trotz der Schwierigkeiten.
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːntʃi/

paunchy

dickbauchig
Meaning
Having a large or protruding belly.
Example
The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.
Der dickbauchige Mann hatte Schwierigkeiten, sein Hemd zuzuknöpfen.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrpɪtuːd/

turpitude

Verderbtheit
Meaning
depraved or wicked behavior or character
Example
The judge condemned the criminal’s act of moral turpitude.
Der Richter verurteilte die Handlung des moralischen Verderbens des Kriminellen.
B1 adjective /ˈhɪd.ən/

Hidden

versteckt; geheim; unsichtbar
Meaning
concealed from view; kept secret; not visible or apparent
Example
There was a hidden camera in the room.
Es gab eine versteckte Kamera im Raum.
C2 adjective /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

recumbent

liegend
Meaning
lying down or in a resting position
Example
He was found recumbent on the sofa after a long day.
Er wurde nach einem langen Tag auf dem Sofa liegend gefunden.
A2 noun səˈsaɪəti

society

gesellschaft
Meaning
The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.
Example
Society plays a pivotal role in shaping an individual's values.
Die Gesellschaft spielt eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Bildung der Werte eines Individuums.
B1 verb /bʌmp/

bump

Stoß
Meaning
To hit something or someone by accident; to knock against something.
Example
He accidentally bumped into the door.
Er stieß versehentlich gegen die Tür.
C2 noun /ˈfiːæt/

fiat

Dekret, Befehl
Meaning
an official order or decree; authoritative command
Example
The new policy was enacted by royal fiat.
Die neue Politik wurde durch einen kaiserlichen Befehl umgesetzt.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

incomprehensible

unverständlich
Meaning
Impossible or very difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was so fast it became incomprehensible.
Die Vorlesung des Professors war so schnell, dass sie unverständlich wurde.
C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

informieren
Meaning
to inform or notify someone
Example
The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.
Der Manager wird das Personal über die neuen Richtlinien informieren.
B1 noun tɪk mɑːrk

tick mark

Haken
Meaning
A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with.
Example
I put a tick mark on all the completed tasks.
Ich habe bei allen abgeschlossenen Aufgaben ein Häkchen gemacht.
A2 noun /dɪˈzaɪnər/

designer

Designer
Meaning
a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something
Example
The fashion designer presented her new collection.
Die Modedesignerin präsentierte ihre neue Kollektion.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/

linear

linear
Meaning
Arranged in or extending along a straight line.
Example
The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.
Der Künstler verwendete lineare Perspektive in seinen Zeichnungen.
A1 pronoun /wɒt/

what

was
Meaning
used to ask for information about something
Example
What is your name?
Wie heißt du?
C1 noun /lɪˈbiːdoʊ/

libido

Sexualtrieb
Meaning
Sexual desire or drive.
Example
Stress can sometimes lower a person's libido.
Stress kann manchmal das Sexualtrieb einer Person verringern.
C1 adjective /ˈstraɪ.dənt/

strident

strahlend, laut
Meaning
loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way
Example
His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable.
Seine strahlende Stimme machte die Debatte unangenehm.
C2 noun /ˈhɪl.sə fɪʃ/

Hilsa fish

Hilsa-Fisch
Meaning
a popular fish species found in South Asian rivers, especially prized in Bengali cuisine
Example
Hilsa fish is considered a delicacy in Bengali culture.
Der Hilsa-Fisch wird in der bengalischen Kultur als Delikatesse angesehen.
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/

exorbitance

Exorbitanz
Meaning
The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.
Example
The exorbitance of the hotel's prices shocked the tourists.
Die Exorbitanz der Hotelpreise schockierte die Touristen.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

überlegt
Meaning
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
Example
Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.
Ihre Antwort war ruhig und überlegt, nicht impulsiv.
C1 noun /ˈmjʊr.əl/

Mural

Wandbild
Meaning
a painting or artwork applied directly on a wall or ceiling
Example
The artist painted a beautiful mural on the school wall.
Der Künstler malte ein schönes Wandbild an die Wand der Schule.
C1 noun /ˌmɑːr.kɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/

marketability

Marktfähigkeit
Meaning
The possibility of commercial success for a product or service
Example
The new product's marketability depends on consumer demand.
Die Marktfähigkeit des neuen Produkts hängt von der Nachfrage der Verbraucher ab.
B1 adjective /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

Urgent

dringend
Meaning
requiring immediate action or attention; pressing
Example
The patient needs urgent medical attention.
Der Patient benötigt dringend medizinische Aufmerksamkeit.
C1 adjective /kənˈkluː.sɪv/

Conclusive

abschließend; entscheidend; eine Angelegenheit endgültig klärend
Meaning
final; decisive; settling a matter completely
Example
The evidence was conclusive and left no room for doubt.
Die Beweise waren eindeutig und ließen keinen Raum für Zweifel.
B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

festnehmen
Meaning
to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly
Example
The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.
Die Polizei wird den Verdächtigen morgen festnehmen.
A1 noun /noʊˈvɛmbər/

november

November
Meaning
the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
November is often cool and quiet before winter begins.
Der November ist oft kühl und ruhig, bevor der Winter beginnt.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃəbl̩/

insatiable

unersättlich
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
Her insatiable curiosity drove her to read every book in the library.
Ihre unersättliche Neugier trieb sie dazu, jedes Buch in der Bibliothek zu lesen.
C1 verb /ˈnɛsəl/

nestle

kuscheln
Meaning
to settle or lie comfortably within or against something
Example
The child nestled into her mother's arms.
Das Kind kuschelte sich in die Arme seiner Mutter.
B2 noun /dʒem/

Gem

kostbares Juwel
Meaning
a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth
Example
The antique necklace featured a rare sapphire gem surrounded by diamonds.
Das antike Halsband zeigte ein seltenes Saphir-Juwel, das von Diamanten umgeben war.