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C2 noun /vəˈliːɪti/

velleity

schwacher Wunsch
Meaning
A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.
Example
His interest in painting never grew beyond a mere velleity.
Sein Interesse an Malerei wuchs nie über einen schwachen Wunsch hinaus.
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 verb /ɜːrk/

irk

ärgern
Meaning
to annoy or irritate someone
Example
It irks me when people are late without calling.
Es ärgert mich, wenn Leute ohne anzurufen zu spät kommen.
C2 noun /ˈhʌk.stər/

huckster

Marktschreier
Meaning
A person who sells small items aggressively, often in a showy or dishonest way.
Example
The huckster loudly promoted his goods in the busy marketplace.
Der Marktschreier bewarb laut seine Waren auf dem belebten Markt.
C2 adjective /haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

hibernal

winterlich
Meaning
Relating to or occurring in winter.
Example
The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains.
Die winterliche Jahreszeit ist in den Bergen oft hart.
C1 noun /ɡluːm/

Gloom

Dunkelheit; Traurigkeit; Melancholie
Meaning
partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency
Example
The thick clouds cast a gloom over the valley, making everything appear dark and dreary.
Die dicken Wolken warfen eine Dunkelheit über das Tal, wodurch alles düster und trübe erschien.
C1 verb /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/

resuscitate

wiederbeleben
Meaning
to revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death
Example
The doctors tried to resuscitate the patient after the heart attack.
Die Ärzte versuchten, den Patienten nach dem Herzinfarkt wiederzubeleben.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

sinnlich
Meaning
Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.
Example
The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.
Das Gemälde hatte eine sinnliche Qualität, die die Zuschauer fesselte.
C1 noun /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

cohesion

Zusammenhalt
Meaning
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
Example
The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.
Das Team zeigte hervorragenden Zusammenhalt während des Projekts.
C1 noun /ˈtʃɪz.əl/

Chisel

Meißel
Meaning
a tool with a sharp flat edge used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal
Example
The carpenter used a chisel to carve the wood.
Der Zimmermann benutzte einen Meißel, um das Holz zu schnitzen.
C1 adverb, adjective /ˌɪnkɑːɡˈniːtoʊ/

incognito

inkognito
Meaning
In disguise or with one's identity concealed.
Example
The celebrity traveled incognito to avoid the paparazzi.
Der Promi reiste inkognito, um den Paparazzi zu entkommen.
C2 verb /juˈzɜrp/

usurp

usurpieren
Meaning
to take someone's position of power illegally or by force
Example
The general tried to usurp the king's throne.
Der General versuchte, den Thron des Königs zu usurpieren.
B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

Diagramm
Meaning
a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram
Example
The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.
Der Lehrer benutzte ein Diagramm, um die Statistiken zu erklären.
C1 noun /əˈtoʊnmənt/

atonement

Sühne
Meaning
the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury
Example
The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement.
Das Festival wurde als Tag der Sühne gefeiert.
B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

vertraut machen
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce
Example
Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.
Bitte machen Sie sich mit den Sicherheitsrichtlinien vertraut, bevor Sie die Maschine bedienen.
C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

tamarinde
Meaning
a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages
Example
Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.
Tamarinde wird in der asiatischen und nahöstlichen Küche aufgrund seines säuerlichen Geschmacks häufig verwendet.
C2 verb /ˌweɪˈleɪ/

waylay

unerwartet anhalten / angreifen
Meaning
to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them
Example
He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.
Er wurde von Reportern aufgehalten, als er das Gerichtsgebäude verließ.
C2 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

strapazierfähiger Schuh; Akzent
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
Er kaufte ein Paar stilvolle Brogues für die Hochzeit.
B2 noun /brest/

Breast

Brust
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach
Example
The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.
Das Baby schlief auf der Brust seiner Mutter ein.
C1 noun /ɪˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/

elaboration

Ausarbeitung / detaillierte Erklärung
Meaning
the process of adding more detail or expanding on something
Example
The teacher appreciated the student's elaboration of the topic.
Der Lehrer schätzte die Ausarbeitung des Themas durch den Studenten.
B1 adverb /ˈʃɔːt.li/

Shortly

bald; in Kürze; kurz
Meaning
soon; in a short time; briefly
Example
The meeting will begin shortly.
Das Treffen beginnt bald.
A1 noun /ˈdɒlər/

dollar

Dollar
Meaning
The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries
Example
I need five dollars to buy this book.
Ich brauche fünf Dollar, um dieses Buch zu kaufen.
B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

Schließung
Meaning
the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.
Example
The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.
Die Schließung des Unternehmens hinterließ viele Mitarbeiter ohne Jobs.
B2 verb /feɪd/

fade

verblassen
Meaning
To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.
Example
The colors of the old photo have started to fade.
Die Farben des alten Fotos haben begonnen, zu verblassen.
C1 noun /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Imposition

Auferlegung; Last; ungerechte Forderung
Meaning
the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed; an unfair burden or demand
Example
The imposition of new taxes without consultation angered the citizens greatly.
Die Auferlegung neuer Steuern ohne Beratung verärgerte die Bürger erheblich.
B2 noun, verb /stiːm/

steam

Dampf
Meaning
the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam
Example
The kettle was steaming on the stove.
Der Wasserkocher dampfte auf dem Herd.
B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

geschäftsführer
Meaning
The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.
Example
The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.
Der CEO kündigte eine neue Strategie für das Unternehmen an.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːsiənt/

insouciant

sorglos
Meaning
Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree.
Example
He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away.
Er zuckte sorglos mit den Schultern und ging weg.
B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

einreichen
Meaning
to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield
Example
Please submit your assignment by Friday.
Bitte reichen Sie Ihre Aufgabe bis Freitag ein.
B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

verraten
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
Er fühlte sich von seinem engsten Freund betrogen.
B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

Genehmigung / Erlaubnis
Meaning
official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects
Example
The pilot received clearance to land the plane.
Der Pilot erhielt die Genehmigung, das Flugzeug zu landen.
C2 noun /beɪz/

baize

eine Art von grobem Wollstoff
Meaning
A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.
Example
The old card table was covered with worn baize.
Der alte Kartentisch war mit abgenutztem Baize bedeckt.
B2 verb /priːtʃ/

preach

predigen
Meaning
to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting
Example
The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness.
Der Pastor predigte über Vergebung und Güte.
C2 noun /ˈbærəˌɡræf/

barograph

Instrument, das Änderungen des atmosphärischen Drucks aufzeichnet
Meaning
an instrument that records changes in atmospheric pressure
Example
The scientist checked the barograph for pressure variations.
Der Wissenschaftler überprüfte den Barographen auf Druckänderungen.
A2 verb ɜrn

earn

verdienen
Meaning
To obtain money, typically as payment for work or through investment; to acquire or deserve through one's efforts.
Example
Assets help you earn income even while sleeping.
Vermögenswerte helfen Ihnen, Einkünfte zu erzielen, selbst während Sie schlafen.
A2 adjective, noun /ɡreɪ/

gray

Glück
Meaning
A color between black and white; also describes dull or gloomy situations.
Example
The sky turned gray before the storm.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /ˈblaɪtɪd/

blighted

verfallen
Meaning
Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.
Example
The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents.
Das verfallene Viertel wurde von den meisten Anwohnern verlassen.
C1 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkəl/

paradoxical

paradox
Meaning
Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true.
Example
It is paradoxical that standing is often more tiring than walking.
Es ist paradox, dass Stehen oft anstrengender ist als Gehen.
C2 adjective /əˈsɜːrbɪk/

acerbic

scharf
Meaning
sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste
Example
His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.
Seine scharfen Kommentare haben viele Menschen bei dem Treffen beleidigt.
C1 adjective /kræs/

crass

krass, ohne Sensibilität oder Raffinesse
Meaning
lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
Example
His crass remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
Seine krassen Bemerkungen beleidigten alle bei der Besprechung.
C1 noun /ˌsəʊ.ʃi.əʊˈek.ə.nɒm.ɪk ˈprɒɡ.res/

socioeconomic progress

sozioökonomischer Fortschritt
Meaning
Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.
Example
Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities.
Sozioökonomischer Fortschritt hebt marginalisierte Gemeinschaften an.
A2 adverb /ɪɡˈzækt.li/

Exactly

genau; exakt; vollständig zustimmend
Meaning
precisely; accurately; in complete agreement
Example
Tell me exactly what happened during the meeting.
Sag mir genau, was während des Treffens passiert ist.
C2 noun /ˈɪnˌɡreɪt/

ingrate

Undankbarer
Meaning
An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.
Example
He worked hard for his friend, but the ingrate never thanked him.
Er arbeitete hart für seinen Freund, aber der Undankbare hat ihm nie gedankt.
C1 noun /dɪˈfaɪəns/

defiance

Herausforderung
Meaning
Open resistance or bold disobedience.
Example
The protest was an act of defiance against injustice.
Der Protest war ein Akt der Herausforderung gegen das Unrecht.
C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

Sybarit
Meaning
a person who loves luxury and pleasure
Example
The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.
Der Millionär war ein wahrer Sybarit, der nur für Komfort und Genuss lebte.
C1 noun /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/

atheism

Atheismus
Meaning
The belief that there is no God or gods.
Example
He declared his atheism openly despite social pressure.
Er erklärte seinen Atheismus offen trotz sozialen Drucks.
B2 noun /rɪˈfɔːr.mər/

Reformer

reformator
Meaning
a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions
Example
The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.
Der soziale Reformator widmete sein Leben der Verbesserung der Bildung für alle Kinder.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈmɪt/

intermit

unterbrechen
Meaning
To suspend or stop for a time; to pause intermittently.
Example
The rain would intermit and then start again.
Der Regen würde unterbrechen und dann wieder beginnen.
C2 noun ˈtræn.zi.əns

transience

Vergänglichkeit
Meaning
The state or fact of lasting only for a short time; impermanence.
Example
The transience of youth makes it more precious.
Die Vergänglichkeit der Jugend macht sie noch wertvoller.
C1 adverb /əˈnjuː/

anew

von neuem
Meaning
In a new or different way; once more.
Example
After the failure, she decided to start her life anew.
Nach dem Misserfolg entschied sie sich, ihr Leben von neuem zu beginnen.
B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

Verbot
Meaning
The act of forbidding something by law or authority.
Example
The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.
Die Regierung kündigte das Verbot des Rauchens an öffentlichen Orten an.
A2 adjective /əˈtræk.tɪv/

Attractive

attraktiv
Meaning
pleasing or appealing to the senses; having a quality that draws interest
Example
The garden looks very attractive in spring.
Der Garten sieht im Frühling sehr attraktiv aus.
B2 adjective /rɪˈfaɪnd/

Refined

verfeinert; gereinigt
Meaning
elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified
Example
She has very refined taste in art and music.
Sie hat einen sehr raffinierten Geschmack in Kunst und Musik.
B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

aufrichtigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
Seine Aufrichtigkeit beim Entschuldigen war für alle offensichtlich.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

Ahne
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
Er spricht oft mit großem Respekt über seine Vorfahren.
B2 verb /ɪnˈhæns/

enhance

verbessern
Meaning
to improve the quality, value, or extent of something
Example
The new features will enhance the user experience.
Die neuen Funktionen werden die Benutzererfahrung verbessern.
C2 adjective /ˈfrəʊərd/

froward

stubborn
Meaning
Difficult to deal with; contrary and disobedient.
Example
The teacher found the froward child hard to manage.
Der Lehrer fand das störrische Kind schwer zu handhaben.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

cost-efficient

kostengünstig
Meaning
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.
Kostengünstige Lösungen profitieren der Industrie.
C2 noun əˌten.juˈeɪ.ʃən

attenuation

Abschwächung, Reduzierung, Abschwächung
Meaning
The reduction of the force, effect, or value of something.
Example
The attenuation of sound waves affects communication.
Die Abschwächung von Schallwellen beeinflusst die Kommunikation.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪvstoʊn/

gravestone

Grabstein
Meaning
A stone that marks a grave, usually inscribed with the name of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone had her name carved beautifully.
Der Grabstein hatte ihren Namen wunderschön eingraviert.
B1 adjective /səˈpəʊzd/

supposed

angeblich
Meaning
generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true
Example
This is the supposed solution to the problem.
Dies ist die angebliche Lösung für das Problem.
C1 adjective /ˈnɑːkʃəs/

noxious

schädlich
Meaning
harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant
Example
The factory released noxious fumes into the air.
Die Fabrik setzte schädliche Dämpfe in die Luft frei.
C2 verb /ˈæktʃueɪt/

actuate

aktivieren
Meaning
to put into action or motion; to motivate or activate
Example
The engineer actuated the machine with a simple switch.
Der Ingenieur aktivierte die Maschine mit einem einfachen Schalter.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈbæntərɪŋ/

bantering

scherzen
Meaning
characterized by good-humored teasing or joking
Example
They had a bantering conversation at the café.
Sie hatten ein scherzhaftes Gespräch im Café.
C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

gewissenhaft
Meaning
Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.
Example
He is known for being scrupulous in his work.
Er ist dafür bekannt, in seiner Arbeit gewissenhaft zu sein.
C1 noun /ˈtɒr.ənt/

Torrent

starker Strom; Stromschnelle
Meaning
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring
Example
The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.
Der starke Regen schuf einen Strom von Wasser, der den Berg hinabfloss.
C1 adjective /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

provocative

provokativ
Meaning
Intended to make people angry, excited, or interested.
Example
She wore a provocative dress to the party.
Sie trug ein provokatives Kleid zur Party.
B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

fad
Meaning
lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting
Example
The soup was too bland for my taste.
Die Suppe war für meinen Geschmack zu fad.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

dialect

Dialekt
Meaning
A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.
Example
He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas.
Er spricht einen Dialekt des Bengalischen, der in ländlichen Gebieten verbreitet ist.
C1 noun /rɪˈbʌtəl/

rebuttal

Widerlegung
Meaning
a statement or argument made to oppose or disprove another
Example
Her rebuttal was clear and convincing.
Ihre Widerlegung war klar und überzeugend.
B2 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Indication

Indikation; Zeichen
Meaning
a sign or piece of information that indicates something; a suggestion or hint
Example
The dark clouds were a clear indication that a storm was approaching the area.
Die dunklen Wolken waren ein deutliches Zeichen dafür, dass ein Sturm sich der Gegend näherte.
B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

rein; absolut; durchsichtig; sehr steil
Meaning
complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
Example
It was sheer luck that we found the place.
Es war reines Glück, dass wir den Ort gefunden haben.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwəʊntɪd/

unwonted

ungewöhnlich
Meaning
Unusual, uncommon, or out of the ordinary.
Example
She spoke with an unwonted gentleness that surprised everyone.
Sie sprach mit einer ungewöhnlichen Sanftheit, die alle überraschte.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwaɪ.ət/

Unquiet

unruhig; besorgt; aufgewühlt
Meaning
restless; unable to remain still or quiet; anxious or troubled
Example
She spent an unquiet night worrying about the exam results.
Sie verbrachte eine unruhige Nacht, in der sie sich Sorgen um die Prüfungsergebnisse machte.
B2 adjective kɒnˈtek.stju.əl

contextual

kontextuell
Meaning
Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.
Example
Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.
Kontextuelle Bedeutung ändert sich je nach Gebrauch.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɑlv/

resolve

lösen
Meaning
to solve a problem; to decide firmly
Example
The manager resolves the conflict between employees.
Der Manager löst den Konflikt zwischen den Mitarbeitern.
A2 noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

danger

Gefahr
Meaning
The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.
Example
The hikers were in great danger during the storm.
Die Wanderer waren während des Sturms in großer Gefahr.
C1 adjective /ˌɪmprɪˈsaɪs/

imprecise

ungenau
Meaning
Not exact or accurate; vague.
Example
His explanation was too imprecise to be helpful.
Seine Erklärung war zu ungenau, um hilfreich zu sein.
C1 adjective /ˈmiːɡər/

meager

dürftig
Meaning
Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.
Example
He could barely survive on his meager salary.
Er konnte kaum von seinem dürftigen Gehalt überleben.
B2 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

engelhafter
Meaning
Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.
Example
The child had an angelic smile.
Das Kind hatte ein engelhaftes Lächeln.
A1 pronoun /maɪˈsɛlf/

myself

selbst
Meaning
used for emphasis or to refer to oneself
Example
I will do it myself.
Ich werde es selbst machen.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

Marsmensch
Meaning
Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.
Example
The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.
Der Film zeigte einen Marsmenschen, der die Erde besuchte.
C2 noun /æbˈsɪʒən/

abscission

Blattabwurf
Meaning
The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically leaves or fruit.
Example
The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees.
Die Herbstsaison ist durch den Blattabwurf von Bäumen gekennzeichnet.
B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

Cashewnuss
Meaning
a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.
Cashewnüsse werden oft in der Küche und als gesunder Snack verwendet.
C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

Sieb
Meaning
a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
Example
Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.
Verwenden Sie ein Sieb, um das Pasta-Wasser abzugießen.
B2 noun/verb /ɔːˈdɪʃən/

audition

Vorsprechen
Meaning
A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.
Example
She auditioned for the lead role in the school play.
Sie hat für die Hauptrolle im Schulstück vorgesprochen.
C2 verb /ˈprætəl/

prattle

plappern
Meaning
to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way
Example
The children would prattle on about their games.
Die Kinder redeten über ihre Spiele.
C1 verb /ɪmˈploʊd/

implode

implodieren
Meaning
To collapse or burst inward violently.
Example
The old building imploded during the demolition.
Das alte Gebäude implodierte während der Abrissarbeiten.
B2 noun ˈvaɪtəl rɪˈsɔːrsɪz

vital resources

wichtige Ressourcen
Meaning
Essential assets or supplies that are crucial for survival and development.
Example
Water is one of Bangladesh's vital resources.
Wasser ist eine der wichtigsten Ressourcen von Bangladesch.
A2 verb /tʌtʃ/

touch

berühren
Meaning
to put your hand or finger on something; to make physical contact
Example
Please don't touch the wet paint.
Bitte berühren Sie nicht die nasse Farbe.
B1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

Inexpensive

günstig; preiswert; erschwinglich
Meaning
not costing a lot of money; affordable; budget-friendly
Example
This restaurant offers delicious and inexpensive meals for students.
Dieses Restaurant bietet köstliche und günstige Mahlzeiten für Studenten an.
A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

nichts
Meaning
not anything; no thing
Example
She has nothing to worry about.
Sie hat nichts, worüber sie sich Sorgen machen müsste.
C1 noun /wæks ɡɔːrd/

Wax Gourd

Wachskürbis
Meaning
a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking
Example
The wax gourd soup is very nutritious and helps with digestion.
Die Wachskürbissuppe ist sehr nahrhaft und hilft bei der Verdauung.
B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

Biodiversität
Meaning
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Example
Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.
Regenwälder sind Heimat für enorme Biodiversität.
B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

langsam; träge; inaktiv
Meaning
slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive
Example
The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.
Der alte Computer wurde langsam, nachdem er stundenlang lief.
A1 verb /stænd/

stand

stehen
Meaning
to be in an upright position; to tolerate or endure
Example
Please stand up when the teacher enters.
Bitte stehen Sie auf, wenn der Lehrer kommt.
A2 noun /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/

Blanket

Decke
Meaning
a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering for warmth
Example
She wrapped herself in a warm blanket on the cold night.
Sie wickelte sich in eine warme Decke in der kalten Nacht.
B2 noun /veɪl/

Veil

Schleier; Maske; Brautschleier;
Meaning
a piece of fine material worn to protect or conceal the face; something that conceals or disguises
Example
The bride wore a beautiful white veil during the ceremony.
Die Braut trug während der Zeremonie einen schönen weißen Schleier.
A1 noun/adjective /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

english

Englisch
Meaning
The language of England, widely spoken around the world; relating to England or its people.
Example
She is learning English to study abroad.
Sie lernt Englisch, um im Ausland zu studieren.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

impatience

Ungeduld
Meaning
The state of being quickly irritated or unable to wait calmly.
Example
His impatience grew as the meeting dragged on.
Seine Ungeduld wuchs, als sich das Treffen in die Länge zog.
A1 noun/adjective /əˈmerɪkən/

american

amerikanisch
Meaning
relating to the United States or its people
Example
She is an American citizen.
Sie ist eine amerikanische Bürgerin.
B2 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

verbünden
Meaning
To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.
Example
The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.
Die beiden Länder beschlossen, sich gegen ihren gemeinsamen Feind zu verbünden.
B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

locker
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
Das Geschäft ist in der Regenzeit langsam.
B2 noun /wɒsp/

Wasp

Wespe
Meaning
a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting
Example
The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest.
Die Wespe stach mich, als ich ihr Nest störte.
B1 verb /baʊns/

bounce

abprallen
Meaning
to spring back after hitting something; to rebound.
Example
The ball bounced off the wall and hit the window.
Der Ball prallte von der Wand ab und traf das Fenster.
A2 adjective /pjʊər/

Pure

rein; klar; ohne Flecken; ohne Diskriminierung;
Meaning
clean; clear; untainted; without discrimination;
Example
The water from the mountain spring is pure.
Das Wasser aus der Bergquelle ist rein.
C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

unordentlich
Meaning
Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.
Example
He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.
Er kam mit unordentlichen Haaren und zerknitterter Kleidung.
C2 adjective /ˈnɒti/

knotty

kompliziert
Meaning
Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.
Example
He faced a knotty legal issue.
Er hatte mit einer komplizierten rechtlichen Angelegenheit zu kämpfen.
B2 noun /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

involvement

Beteiligung
Meaning
the act of taking part in something
Example
His involvement in the project was crucial.
Seine Beteiligung am Projekt war entscheidend.
B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

Spirale
Meaning
winding in a continuous curve; helical
Example
The spiral staircase led to the top floor.
Die Wendeltreppe führte zum obersten Stockwerk.
B2 noun /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

Metro
Meaning
an underground urban railway system; subway system
Example
The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.
Die Metro verbindet alle wichtigen Bereiche der Stadt effizient.
A1 noun /ˈnʌmbər/

number

Nummer
Meaning
a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label
Example
She gave me her phone number.
Sie gab mir ihre Telefonnummer.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌðərn/

southern

südlich
Meaning
located in or facing the south; southern regions
Example
She moved to a southern city for work.
Sie zog in eine südliche Stadt wegen der Arbeit.
B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

Bronze
Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
Die Statue war aus festem Bronze gemacht.
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.
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.
B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

Forelle
Meaning
a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters
Example
Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.
Regenbogenforelle ist bei Sportanglern zum Angeln sehr beliebt.
C1 noun /ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/

topsoil

Oberboden
Meaning
the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients
Example
Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields.
Bauern sind auf gesunden Oberboden angewiesen, um gute Ernteerträge zu erzielen.
B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

vermuten
Meaning
To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.
Example
I presume she has already left for the meeting.
Ich nehme an, dass sie bereits zur Besprechung gegangen ist.
A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

seltsam
Meaning
unusual or not normal
Example
It was strange to see him at the party after so long.
Es war seltsam, ihn nach so langer Zeit auf der Party zu sehen.
B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

Mischfarbe
Meaning
a color created by combining two or more different colors
Example
The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.
Die Mischfarbe erzeugte einen schönen Farbverlauf auf der Leinwand.