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C2 noun /ˈvɜːrbiɪdʒ/

verbiage

Schwafel
Meaning
Excessive use of words, often with little content or meaning; wordiness.
Example
The contract was filled with unnecessary legal verbiage.
Der Vertrag war mit unnötigem rechtlichen Schwafel gefüllt.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛstəsi/

intestacy

Tod ohne Testament
Meaning
The condition of dying without having made a valid will.
Example
His estate was divided according to the laws of intestacy.
Sein Vermögen wurde gemäß den Gesetzen der Intestaz vererbt.
C1 noun /ˈboʊ.ə/

Boa

boa constrictor
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey.
Der Boa constrictor wickelte sich um seine Beute.
C1 adjective /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/

fictitious

fiktiv, falsch
Meaning
not real or true; imaginary or fabricated
Example
The story he told was entirely fictitious.
Die Geschichte, die er erzählte, war völlig fiktiv.
C2 noun /ɡæsˈtraɪtɪs/

gastritis

Gastritis
Meaning
Inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with gastritis after his endoscopy.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte bei ihm Gastritis nach der Endoskopie.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌlən/

sullen

grimmig
Meaning
bad-tempered and gloomy; silently resentful
Example
She gave him a sullen look and walked away.
Sie warf ihm einen grimmigen Blick zu und ging weg.
B2 noun /ˈɡuːs.ber.i/

Gooseberry

stachelbeere
Meaning
a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush
Example
Gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and make excellent jams.
Stachelbeeren sind reich an Vitamin C und machen ausgezeichnete Marmelade.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/

infringe

verletzen
Meaning
To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, or right.
Example
Copying this software without permission will infringe copyright laws.
Das Kopieren dieser Software ohne Erlaubnis wird gegen das Urheberrecht verstoßen.
A2 adjective /liːst/

Least

am wenigsten
Meaning
smallest in amount or degree; minimal
Example
This is the least expensive option available.
Dies ist die günstigste verfügbare Option.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːdɪhʊd/

hardihood

Mut, Kühnheit
Meaning
Courage, boldness, or daring behavior; also physical robustness.
Example
The mountaineer's hardihood impressed the entire team.
Der Mut des Bergsteigers beeindruckte das ganze Team.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/

apparition

gespenstische Erscheinung
Meaning
A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.
Example
The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house.
Die Kinder erschraken vor der plötzlichen Erscheinung im alten Haus.
B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

die kleinste Einheit eines digitalen Bildes oder Displays
Meaning
the smallest unit of a digital image or display
Example
The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.
Das Bild ist verschwommen, weil einige Pixel fehlen.
B2 noun ˈwɪl.paʊər

willpower

Willenskraft
Meaning
The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.
Example
Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals.
Starke Willenskraft ist entscheidend, um langfristige Ziele zu erreichen.
B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

eine Live-Performance eines Musikers, einer Band oder eines Entertainers; auch ein temporärer Job
Meaning
A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.
Example
The band has a gig at the local club tonight.
Die Band hat heute Abend ein Gig im lokalen Club.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrkɪŋ/

embarking

eine Reise beginnen
Meaning
Beginning a journey or enterprise.
Example
The group is embarking on a long journey.
Die Gruppe beginnt eine lange Reise.
A2 verb /plænt/

plant

pflanzen
Meaning
to put seeds or plants in the ground; to place something firmly
Example
She planted roses in her garden.
Sie hat Rosen in ihrem Garten gepflanzt.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊst ˌɒfɪs/

post office

Postamt
Meaning
a public building or agency where mail is sent, received, and other postal services are provided
Example
I went to the post office to mail a package.
Ich ging zum Postamt, um ein Paket zu verschicken.
C2 noun /əˈspɜːr.ʒən/

aspersion

Verleumdung
Meaning
An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.
Example
He cast an aspersion on her character.
Er hat eine Verleumdung über ihren Charakter ausgesprochen.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

Pirat
Meaning
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally
Example
The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.
Das Piratenschiff wurde in der Nähe der Küste gesichtet.
A2 verb əˈnaʊnst

announced

angekündigt
Meaning
To make a public and typically formal declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
Example
The mission was announced publicly.
Die Mission wurde öffentlich bekannt gegeben.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɜːrnəlaɪz/

journalize

in einem Journal aufzeichnen
Meaning
to record daily transactions or events in a journal, especially in accounting
Example
The accountant will journalize all financial transactions at the end of the day.
Der Buchhalter wird alle finanziellen Transaktionen am Ende des Tages journalisieren.
A2 noun /ˈpiːˈsi/

pc

Personal Computer
Meaning
abbreviation for 'personal computer', a machine for performing digital operations
Example
I just bought a new PC for work.
Ich habe gerade einen neuen Personal Computer für die Arbeit gekauft.
C1 adjective /ˈflaʊəri/

flowery

blumig / verziert
Meaning
Full of flowers or overly elaborate in style or language.
Example
She wrote a flowery letter filled with poetic phrases.
Sie schrieb einen blumigen Brief, der mit poetischen Ausdrücken gefüllt war.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃ/

encroach

Glück
Meaning
to gradually take over or intrude on someone’s rights, territory, or space
Example
The buildings began to encroach on the protected forest land.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/

promote

fördern
Meaning
to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position
Example
The company promotes environmental awareness.
Das Unternehmen fördert das Umweltbewusstsein.
C1 noun ˈkeɪ.dəns

cadence

Sprachrhythmus mit Auf- und Abstieg der Tonhöhe
Meaning
The rhythm and flow of speech with rise and fall in tone.
Example
His speech had a natural cadence that captivated the audience.
Seine Rede hatte eine natürliche Kadenz, die das Publikum fesselte.
B2 noun /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/

hierarchy

Hierarchie
Meaning
A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.
Example
The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.
Die Unternehmenshierarchie bestimmt, wer die endgültige Entscheidung trifft.
B2 noun /kleɪ/

clay

Ton
Meaning
a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery
Example
The artist molded the wet clay into a beautiful vase.
Der Künstler formte den nassen Ton zu einer schönen Vase.
B2 noun /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

Schaffleisch
Meaning
meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat
Example
The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.
Das Restaurant serviert leckeres Schaffleischcurry mit Reis.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌnɑːlɪdʒ/

foreknowledge

Vorauswissen
Meaning
Awareness of something before it happens or exists.
Example
The prophet claimed to have foreknowledge of the event.
Der Prophet behauptete, das Vorauswissen über das Ereignis zu haben.
B2 verb /dʌmp/

dump

etwas achtlos wegwerfen oder ablegen
Meaning
to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly
Example
He dumped all the trash into the bin.
Er hat den ganzen Müll in den Mülleimer geworfen.
B2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

touchdown

Landung
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
Example
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
Das Flugzeug machte eine sanfte Landung.
A1 noun /ˈpæstə/

pasta

Pasta
Meaning
an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets
Example
We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.
Wir hatten gestern Abend cremige Pasta zum Abendessen.
C2 noun /ˌɒpəˈrɛtə/

operetta

leichte Oper
Meaning
a short opera with light and humorous themes
Example
The theater staged a famous operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan.
Das Theater inszenierte eine berühmte Operette von Gilbert und Sullivan.
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊ.mə/

diploma

Diplom
Meaning
an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training
Example
She received her diploma after finishing the nursing program.
Sie erhielt ihr Diplom nach dem Abschluss des Pflegeprogramms.
C1 noun /ˈɔːnɪŋ/

awning

Markise
Meaning
a sheet of canvas or material stretched on a frame to shelter a place from the sun or rain
Example
We sat under the awning to avoid the heavy rain.
Wir saßen unter der Markise, um dem starken Regen zu entkommen.
B2 verb /ˌriːkriˈeɪt/

recreate

wieder erschaffen
Meaning
to create or produce something again, especially a new version of something lost or destroyed
Example
The team recreated the lost dataset from backups.
Das Team hat den verlorenen Datensatz aus den Backups wiederhergestellt.
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

übereinander legen
Meaning
to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen
Example
The editor superimposed text over the image.
Der Editor superimposierte den Text über das Bild.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːpərɪzəm/

pauperism

Armut
Meaning
The state of being extremely poor.
Example
The country struggled with rising pauperism in the 19th century.
Das Land kämpfte im 19. Jahrhundert mit zunehmender Armut.
B2 noun /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

growth mindset

Wachstumsmentalität
Meaning
A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
Eine Wachstumsmentalität hilft den Menschen, Herausforderungen zu bewältigen.
C1 noun /krʌˈsteɪʃən/

crustacean

aquatisches Tier mit hartem Panzer
Meaning
an aquatic animal with a hard shell, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps
Example
Crabs and lobsters are well-known crustaceans.
Krabben und Hummer sind bekannte Krebstiere.
C2 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

Kosten senken, Mitarbeiter entlassen
Meaning
to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources
Example
The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.
Das Unternehmen musste aufgrund finanzieller Schwierigkeiten Mitarbeiter entlassen.
C2 noun /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/

iniquity

Ungerechtigkeit
Meaning
Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
Example
The dictator's regime was marked by corruption and iniquity.
Das Regime des Diktators war von Korruption und Ungerechtigkeit geprägt.
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.
A2 noun rɪˈspɛkt

respect

Respekt
Meaning
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something.
Example
We should show respect to the freedom fighters.
Wir sollten den Freiheitskämpfern Respekt zollen.
C1 noun /pæŋ/

pang

ein plötzlicher scharfer Schmerz oder emotionaler Stress
Meaning
a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotional distress
Example
She felt a pang of guilt after the argument.
Sie fühlte einen pang von Schuld nach dem Streit.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪənd/

viand

Essen
Meaning
an item of food, especially a delicacy
Example
The banquet was filled with rich viands and wines.
Das Bankett war voller reicher Speisen und Weine.
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

leicht
Meaning
gently or with little force or weight
Example
She touched the baby’s hand lightly.
Sie berührte die Hand des Babys leicht.
C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

Desinteresse
Meaning
lack of interest or concern
Example
His disinterest in the project was obvious.
Sein Desinteresse an dem Projekt war offensichtlich.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/

Informative

informativ
Meaning
giving or providing useful information; educational; instructive
Example
The documentary was very informative and educational.
Die Dokumentation war sehr informativ und lehrreich.
C2 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

tauchbar
Meaning
capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft
Example
The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.
Die Wissenschaftler erforschten den tiefen Ozean mit einem Tauchfahrzeug.
C2 noun /ˈmɔːreɪz/

mores

Sitten
Meaning
the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community
Example
Social mores often dictate how people behave in public.
Soziale Sitten bestimmen oft, wie sich Menschen in der Öffentlichkeit verhalten.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

verschmitzt; schelmisch; frech
Meaning
playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish
Example
The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.
Das verschmitzte Kind versteckte das Lieblingsspielzeug seiner Schwester.
A1 adjective /haɪ/

high

hoch
Meaning
At or to a great height; greater than normal in amount, degree, or intensity.
Example
The mountain peak is very high.
Der Gipfel des Berges ist sehr hoch.
C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊləs/

undulous

wellig
Meaning
Having a wavy surface or form.
Example
The artist painted the undulous sea at sunset.
Der Künstler malte das wellige Meer bei Sonnenuntergang.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛns/

intense

intensiv
Meaning
Of extreme force, degree, or strength.
Example
She felt intense pain after the accident.
Sie fühlte nach dem Unfall intensive Schmerzen.
C2 adjective /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/

axiomatic

selbstevident, offensichtlich wahr ohne Beweis
Meaning
Self-evident, obviously true without need for proof
Example
It is axiomatic that hard work leads to success.
Es ist selbstverständlicher, dass harte Arbeit zum Erfolg führt.
A2 noun /kraʊd/

crowd

menge
Meaning
a large number of people gathered together
Example
A huge crowd gathered to watch the concert.
Eine große Menge versammelte sich, um das Konzert zu sehen.
B2 noun /dəˈmeɪn/

domain

Bereich
Meaning
An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.
Example
Mathematics is her main domain of expertise.
Mathematik ist ihr Hauptbereich der Expertise.
C1 adjective ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm

Maritime

maritim
Meaning
Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.
Example
Maritime trade enhances the economy.
Der maritime Handel stärkt die Wirtschaft.
B1 noun ˈɪmpækt

impact

Einfluss
Meaning
A strong effect or influence; the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.
Example
The decision had great impact.
Die Entscheidung hatte großen Einfluss.
C2 conjunction /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ æz/

inasmuch-as

da
Meaning
Because; since.
Example
He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell.
Er kann nicht teilnehmen, da er krank ist.
C1 adjective /ɪˈræʃənəl/

irrational

irrational
Meaning
not logical or reasonable; lacking clear thought
Example
His fear of the dark was completely irrational.
Seine Angst vor der Dunkelheit war völlig irrational.
C2 verb /bɪˈfʌdəl/

befuddle

verwirren
Meaning
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
Example
The complex instructions befuddled the students.
Die komplexen Anweisungen verwirrten die Studenten.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

seriell; aufeinanderfolgend
Meaning
happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order
Example
The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.
Der Serienmörder wurde nach Jahren der Ermittlungen endlich gefasst.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/

overthrow

Glück
Meaning
To remove a leader or government from power, often by force.
Example
The rebels planned to overthrow the corrupt regime.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /djuːˈɛt/

duet

Duett
Meaning
a musical performance by two singers or instrumentalists
Example
They sang a beautiful duet together on stage.
Sie sangen zusammen ein wunderschönes Duett auf der Bühne.
C1 noun /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

Anhänger
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
Example
She wore a silver pendant around her neck.
Sie trug einen silbernen Anhänger um den Hals.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/

Uncivilized

unkultiviert; wild;
Meaning
not developed in terms of civilization; lacking social organization and culture; barbarous
Example
The explorers encountered an uncivilized tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest.
Die Entdecker stießen auf einen unkultivierten Stamm tief im Amazonasregenwald.
C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

Silbertablett
Meaning
A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.
Example
The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.
Der Butler brachte den Tee auf einem Silbertablett.
A2 noun, verb /ʃɒt/

shot

Schuss
Meaning
a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball
Example
He took a shot at the goal.
Er hat ein Schuss aufs Tor gemacht.
C2 verb /əkˈsiːd/

accede

einwilligen
Meaning
to agree to a request, proposal, or demand; to assume an office or position
Example
The government finally acceded to the demands of the protesters.
Die Regierung hat schließlich den Forderungen der Demonstranten zugestimmt.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəlɪθ/

monolith

Monolith
Meaning
A large single upright block of stone, or a large, powerful, indivisible organization or system.
Example
The ancient monolith stood in the desert for centuries.
Das alte Monolith stand für Jahrhunderte in der Wüste.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːrmətɪv/

normative

normativ
Meaning
relating to rules, standards, or norms that govern behavior or beliefs
Example
The study focused on the normative aspects of cultural behavior.
Die Studie konzentrierte sich auf die normativen Aspekte des kulturellen Verhaltens.
B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

selten; schwer zu finden; in kleinen Mengen vorhanden
Meaning
rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities
Example
Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.
Frisches Wasser wird in Wüstenregionen zunehmend knapp.
C1 verb /ˈɛkstrɪkeɪt/

extricate

befreien
Meaning
To free someone or something from a constraint or difficulty.
Example
The firefighters extricated the passengers from the wrecked car.
Die Feuerwehrleute extrizierten die Passagiere aus dem zerstörten Auto.
B1 noun /læm/

Lamb

Lamm
Meaning
a young sheep; meat from a young sheep
Example
The little lamb followed its mother everywhere.
Das kleine Lamm folgte seiner Mutter überall.
C1 noun /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt ˈkəʊ.ɔː.dɪ.neɪ.tər/

resident coordinator

ansässiger koordinator
Meaning
A local administrator or official who coordinates activities in a specific region.
Example
The resident coordinator welcomed all representatives.
Der ansässige Koordinator begrüßte alle Vertreter.
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

übertrieben parteiischer Mensch
Meaning
A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.
Example
He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.
Er wurde nach seinen Bemerkungen über Frauen am Arbeitsplatz als Chauvinist bezeichnet.
C2 noun /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

Männlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.
Example
His manliness was admired by his peers.
Seine Männlichkeit wurde von seinen Kollegen bewundert.
C1 adjective /æmˈfɪb.i.əs/

Amphibious

amphibisch
Meaning
able to live both on land and in water; suitable for both land and water operations
Example
The amphibious vehicle can travel on both land and water.
Das amphibische Fahrzeug kann sowohl an Land als auch im Wasser fahren.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːr.kjə.paɪn/

Porcupine

Stachelschwein
Meaning
a large rodent with defensive spines or quills on its body
Example
The porcupine raised its quills when threatened.
Das Stachelschwein hob seine Stacheln, als es bedroht wurde.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/

constellation

Sternbild
Meaning
a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky
Example
Orion is one of the most famous constellations.
Orion ist eines der bekanntesten Sternbilder.
B2 adjective /ˈprɑːspərəs/

Prosperous

wohlhabend; prosperierend;
Meaning
successful in material terms; flourishing financially
Example
The company became very prosperous after launching their new product.
Das Unternehmen wurde nach der Einführung ihres neuen Produkts sehr wohlhabend.
C1 adjective ˈɒptɪmaɪzd

optimized

optimiert, verbessert, effizienter
Meaning
Made as fully perfect, functional, or effective as possible; improved to achieve maximum efficiency.
Example
The system has been optimized for faster performance.
Das System wurde für eine schnellere Leistung optimiert.
A1 verb /seɪv/

save

retten, sparen
Meaning
to rescue from danger; to keep for future use
Example
It's important to save money for emergencies.
Es ist wichtig, Geld für Notfälle zu sparen.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈnesəserəli/

Unnecessarily

unnötigerweise
Meaning
to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity
Example
Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam.
Mach dir keine unnötigen Sorgen über die Prüfung.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛniwʌn/

anyone

jemand
Meaning
any person at all; used to refer to an unspecified person
Example
Does anyone know the answer to this question?
Weiß jemand die Antwort auf diese Frage?
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

benefice

kirchliches Benefiz
Meaning
a permanent church appointment for which property and income are provided
Example
The bishop appointed him to a wealthy benefice.
Der Bischof ernannte ihn zu einem wohlhabenden kirchlichen Benefiz.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

komplementär
Meaning
combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other
Example
The two partners have complementary skills.
Die beiden Partner haben komplementäre Fähigkeiten.
C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

verflucht
Meaning
Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.
Example
The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.
Die Dorfbewohner vermieden das verfluchte Haus auf dem Hügel.
B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

Schlafmangel
Meaning
The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.
Example
Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.
Schlafmangel kann die geistige Gesundheit schwerwiegend beeinträchtigen.
C1 noun ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃər.ɪŋ

restructuring

Reorganisation
Meaning
The action of organizing something differently.
Example
The company underwent restructuring to improve efficiency.
Das Unternehmen durchlief eine Reorganisation, um die Effizienz zu verbessern.
B2 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ˈsɪs.təm/

economic system

wirtschaftliches system
Meaning
The organized framework for production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in society.
Example
Capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies are types of economic systems.
Der Kapitalismus, der Sozialismus und die gemischten Wirtschaften sind Typen von Wirtschaftssystemen.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərˌwʊmən/

chairwoman

Vorsitzende
Meaning
a woman who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization; a female leader of a board or council
Example
She was elected chairwoman of the company after years of experience.
Sie wurde nach jahrelanger Erfahrung zur Vorsitzenden des Unternehmens gewählt.
C1 adjective /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

enigmatic

rätselhaft
Meaning
mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand
Example
He gave me an enigmatic smile.
Er gab mir ein rätselhaftes Lächeln.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡləri/

jugglery

Jonglage
Meaning
The performance of tricks and illusions, especially by sleight of hand.
Example
The magician's jugglery amazed the audience.
Das Jonglieren des Zauberers erstaunte das Publikum.
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪt/

discombobulate

verwirren
Meaning
to confuse or disconcert; to upset the normal order
Example
The sudden question seemed to discombobulate him.
Die plötzliche Frage schien ihn zu verwirren.
C2 noun /ɪˌdʒækjʊˈleɪʃən/

ejaculation

Ejakulation / plötzlicher Ausruf
Meaning
The action of suddenly saying something or the release of semen during sexual climax.
Example
His sudden ejaculation of joy surprised everyone in the room.
Seine plötzliche Ejakulation von Freude überraschte alle im Raum.
B2 verb /vaʊ/

vow

ein Gelübde ablegen
Meaning
to make a serious promise; to pledge solemnly
Example
They vowed to love each other forever.
Sie legten das Gelübde ab, sich für immer zu lieben.
B2 noun /wɪt/

Wit

Witz
Meaning
mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence; a natural aptitude for using words in a clever and amusing way
Example
She has a sharp wit and quick sense of humor.
Sie hat einen scharfen Verstand und einen schnellen Sinn für Humor.
C2 verb /diːˈmoʊbəlaɪz/

demobilize

demobilisieren
Meaning
To release from military service or to disband troops.
Example
The government decided to demobilize the army after the war.
Die Regierung beschloss, die Armee nach dem Krieg zu demobilisieren.
C2 noun /θroʊz/

throes

intensive Qual
Meaning
intense or violent pain and struggle, often at the beginning or end of something
Example
The country was in the throes of a political crisis.
Das Land war in den intensiven Qualen einer politischen Krise.
A1 adjective ˈdɪfɪkəlt

difficult

schwierig
Meaning
Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand; hard.
Example
Managing urban challenges has become increasingly difficult.
Die Bewältigung städtischer Herausforderungen wird zunehmend schwierig.
C1 noun /əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/

alliteration

Alliteration
Meaning
the occurrence of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in close succession
Example
She used alliteration in her poem to add musicality.
Sie verwendete Alliteration in ihrem Gedicht, um Musikalität hinzuzufügen.
A1 modal verb/noun /maɪt/

might

könnte / Macht
Meaning
used to express possibility; power or strength
Example
She might come to the party if she finishes work early.
Sie könnte zur Party kommen, wenn sie die Arbeit früh beendet.
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪʤ/

Mortgage

Hypothek
Meaning
a legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property
Example
They took out a mortgage to buy their first house.
Sie nahmen eine Hypothek auf, um ihr erstes Haus zu kaufen.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːləti/

incredulity

Unglauben
Meaning
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story.
Sie sah ihn mit Unglauben an, nachdem sie die seltsame Geschichte gehört hatte.
C2 noun /rɪˈɡætə/

regatta

Regatta
Meaning
A sporting event consisting of a series of boat or yacht races.
Example
The annual regatta attracted competitors from around the world.
Die jährliche Regatta zog Teilnehmer aus der ganzen Welt an.
B2 noun /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/

archaeology

Archäologie
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, monuments, and other physical remains
Example
She studied archaeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
Sie studierte Archäologie, um mehr über alte Zivilisationen zu erfahren.
C1 verb /slɪŋk/

slink

schleichen
Meaning
to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed
Example
The cat slunk into the room without making a sound.
Die Katze schlich leise in den Raum, ohne ein Geräusch zu machen.
C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

Nebenbeschäftigung
Meaning
a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
Example
Painting is his avocation after office hours.
Malerei ist seine Nebenbeschäftigung nach den Bürozeiten.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈdɪstæf/

distaff

mit Frauen oder der mütterlichen Seite der Familie verbunden
Meaning
Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.
Example
She came from the distaff side of a noble family.
Sie kam von der mütterlichen Seite einer edlen Familie.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

Zyklon
Meaning
a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm
Example
The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.
Der Zyklon verursachte schwere Überschwemmungen an der Küste.
C2 noun /ˈvɪtrioʊl/

vitriol

scharfe Kritik
Meaning
harsh and bitter criticism
Example
The politician faced vitriol from the public.
Der Politiker sah sich scharfer Kritik aus der Öffentlichkeit gegenüber.
B1 adjective ˌdem.əˈkræt.ɪk

democratic

demokratisch
Meaning
Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.
Example
Democratic governance ensures equal rights.
Demokratische Regierungsführung gewährleistet gleiche Rechte.
B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enrol

einschreiben
Meaning
To officially register or sign up for a course, program, or membership
Example
She decided to enrol in a language course to improve her skills.
Sie beschloss, sich für einen Sprachkurs einzuschreiben, um ihre Fähigkeiten zu verbessern.
B2 adjective /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

cardiovascular

bezieht sich auf das Herz und die Blutgefäße
Meaning
Relating to the heart and blood vessels.
Example
Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.
Regelmäßige Bewegung verbessert die kardiovaskuläre Gesundheit.
A2 adverb /ˈriː.sənt.li/

Recently

kürzlich
Meaning
in the recent past; not long ago
Example
I recently moved to a new apartment.
Ich bin kürzlich in eine neue Wohnung gezogen.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

höllisch
Meaning
relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying
Example
The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.
Die Arbeiter beschwerten sich über den höllischen Lärm von der Baustelle.
C1 verb /sɪˈkriːt/

secrete

sekretieren
Meaning
to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ
Example
The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
Die Bauchspeicheldrüse sekretiert Insulin, um den Blutzuckerspiegel zu regulieren.