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A1 noun /ˈvɪdiəʊ/

video

Video
Meaning
a recording of moving visual images made digitally or on film
Example
She watched the video of her favorite concert online.
Sie sah sich das Video ihres Lieblingskonzerts online an.
B2 noun /ˈɡɑː.mənt/

garment

Kleidungsstück
Meaning
An item of clothing.
Example
She bought a new garment for the party.
Sie kaufte ein neues Kleidungsstück für die Party.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

Feigheit
Meaning
lack of courage; behavior showing fear
Example
His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.
Seine Feigheit hinderte ihn daran, zu sprechen.
C1 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

Collar-bone

Schlüsselbein
Meaning
either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle
Example
He broke his collar-bone in the accident.
Er hat sich das Schlüsselbein im Unfall gebrochen.
C1 verb /daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

diverge

sich trennen
Meaning
to separate and go in different directions; to differ
Example
The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.
Die beiden Wege trennen sich an der Gabelung der Straße.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

Inquisition
Meaning
A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.
Example
The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.
Der Journalist wurde einem harten Verhör durch das Panel über seine Quellen unterzogen.
B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

zärtlich; liebevoll; fürsorglich; zuneigung zeigend
Meaning
loving; caring; tender; showing affection
Example
She is very affectionate towards her children.
Sie ist sehr fürsorglich gegenüber ihren Kindern.
B2 verb /reɪd/

raid

Razzia
Meaning
to attack suddenly; to search and seize
Example
Police raid the illegal gambling house.
Die Polizei führt eine Razzia im illegalen Glücksspielhaus durch.
C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/

Milk rice

milchreis
Meaning
A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar
Example
My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.
Meine Großmutter macht leckeren Milchreis zu besonderen Anlässen.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪ.ɡrənt/

migrant

Migrant
Meaning
A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.
Example
Many migrants travel long distances to find employment.
Viele Migranten reisen weite Strecken, um Arbeit zu finden.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəʊˌkʌltʃər/

monoculture

Monokultur
Meaning
The agricultural practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area and for many consecutive years, which can lead to increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.
Example
Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and increased pest vulnerability.
Monokultur kann zu Bodenerosion und einer erhöhten Anfälligkeit für Schädlinge führen.
A2 noun /mɔːl/ or /mæl/

mall

Einkaufszentrum
Meaning
a large building or series of connected buildings containing shops and restaurants
Example
They went to the mall to buy new clothes.
Sie gingen ins Einkaufszentrum, um neue Kleidung zu kaufen.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdɔːrs.mənt/

endorsement

Unterstützung
Meaning
A public or official statement of support or approval.
Example
The celebrity's endorsement increased the product's sales.
Die Unterstützung des Promis erhöhte den Verkauf des Produkts.
A2 verb /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

encourage

ermutigen
Meaning
to give support, confidence, or hope; to motivate
Example
Teachers should encourage students to ask questions.
Lehrer sollten Schüler ermutigen, Fragen zu stellen.
B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

initiative

Initiative
Meaning
An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.
Example
NASA's initiative to return humans to the Moon is ambitious.
Die Initiative der NASA, Menschen zum Mond zurückzubringen, ist ehrgeizig.
C2 noun /ˈpɪnəs/

pinnace

kleines Boot
Meaning
a small boat, often carried by a larger ship
Example
The sailors used a pinnace to reach the shore.
Die Matrosen benutzten ein kleines Boot, um das Ufer zu erreichen.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/

turbulent

turbulent
Meaning
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.
Example
The country went through a turbulent period of political change.
Das Land durchlief eine turbulente Phase politischen Wandels.
C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

Heuchler; Scheinheiliger; Täuscher
Meaning
a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender
Example
Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.
Sei kein Heuchler, indem du Ehrlichkeit von anderen forderst, während du selbst lügst.
C1 noun /ˌæŋɡloʊ ˈsæksən/

anglo-saxon

Meaning
A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England in the early Middle Ages; also relating to their language or culture.
Example
The Anglo-Saxon period greatly influenced English culture and language.
B2 verb /swiːp/

sweep

fegen
Meaning
to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly
Example
She sweeps the floor every morning.
Sie fegt jeden Morgen den Boden.
B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

Stau
Meaning
A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.
Example
Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.
Städtische Staus führen zu längeren Reisezeiten.
B1 noun /ɪkˈsep.ʃən/

Exception

Ausnahme
Meaning
a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule
Example
Most students passed the exam, with the exception of a few who were absent.
Die meisten Studenten haben die Prüfung bestanden, mit Ausnahme von einigen, die abwesend waren.
C1 noun /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

Monotonie
Meaning
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
Example
Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.
Die Monotonie des Alltags zu durchbrechen kann die mentale Gesundheit verbessern.
C2 noun /kəˈleɪʃən/

collation

Kollation
Meaning
the act of collecting, comparing, and arranging in proper order
Example
The librarian spent hours on the collation of old manuscripts.
Der Bibliothekar verbrachte Stunden mit der Kollation von alten Manuskripten.
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.pər/

Vapour

Dampf
Meaning
a substance in the form of a gas, especially when it has changed from a liquid or solid state
Example
Water vapour rose from the hot pavement after the rain.
Der Wasserdampf stieg nach dem Regen vom heißen Gehweg auf.
B2 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

Glücksspiel
Meaning
the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk
Example
He got addicted to gambling at the casino.
Er wurde im Casino süchtig nach dem Glücksspiel.
C1 noun /ˈliːvˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

leave-taking

Abschied
Meaning
an act of saying goodbye; farewell
Example
His leave-taking from his friends was emotional.
Sein Abschied von seinen Freunden war emotional.
B2 noun /ɑːks/

Ox

Ochse
Meaning
a large strong animal used for pulling heavy loads or plowing fields
Example
The farmer used an ox to plow the field.
Der Bauer benutzte einen Ochsen, um das Feld zu pflügen.
C1 verb /prəˈfes/

profess

bekennen
Meaning
to declare or claim openly; to state one's belief
Example
He professes his love for classical music.
Er bekennt seine Liebe zur klassischen Musik.
B2 adjective, noun /ədˈvaɪzəri/

advisory

beratend
Meaning
(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning
Example
The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.
Der Ausschuss dient dem Vorstand in beratender Funktion.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptʃuəs/

contemptuous

verachtend, abschätzig
Meaning
showing or expressing contempt; scornful
Example
She gave him a contemptuous glance.
Sie warf ihm einen verachtenden Blick zu.
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈmoʊd/

discommode

belästigen
Meaning
To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.
Example
I hope my request does not discommode you.
Ich hoffe, meine Anfrage wird Ihnen keine Unannehmlichkeiten bereiten.
C1 noun ɪɡˌzæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən

exasperation

Verärgerung
Meaning
Extreme irritation or frustration.
Example
He sighed in exasperation after hearing the same excuse again.
Er seufzte vor Verärgerung, nachdem er dieselbe Ausrede schon wieder gehört hatte.
C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

Stoizismus
Meaning
The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.
Example
His stoicism during hardship was admirable.
Sein Stoizismus in Zeiten der Not war bewundernswert.
A2 noun /æd/

ad

Anzeige
Meaning
a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event
Example
The company released a new ad for their smartphone.
Das Unternehmen hat eine neue Anzeige für sein Smartphone veröffentlicht.
B1 verb /straɪk/

Strike

schlagen
Meaning
to hit forcefully; to stop work as a form of protest
Example
Lightning strikes the tall building during the storm.
Der Blitz schlägt das hohe Gebäude während des Sturms.
C1 adjective /ˈɛntərˌpraɪzɪŋ/

enterprising

unternehmerisch
Meaning
showing initiative and resourcefulness; willing to take risks to achieve success
Example
She is an enterprising young entrepreneur.
Sie ist eine unternehmerische junge Unternehmerin.
B2 noun /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

drainage

Entwässerung
Meaning
the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away
Example
Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.
Schlechte Entwässerung verursachte Überschwemmungen in der Nachbarschaft.
B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

Faust; Schlag
Meaning
a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly
Example
He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.
Er hob seine Faust im Sieg, nachdem er das Meisterschafts-Match gewonnen hatte.
C2 noun /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛəriənɪzəm/

utilitarianism

Utilitarismus
Meaning
The ethical theory that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of the majority.
Example
Utilitarianism suggests that we should act to maximize overall happiness.
Der Utilitarismus schlägt vor, dass wir handeln sollten, um das allgemeine Glück zu maximieren.
A2 preposition /tɪl/

till

bis
Meaning
up to the time of; until
Example
She waited till midnight for his call.
Sie wartete bis Mitternacht auf seinen Anruf.
B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

Unterkunft
Meaning
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
Example
The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.
Die Wanderer fanden während des starken Regens Unterkunft in einer Höhle.
C1 noun /twɪt/

Twit

Dummkopf; sich über jemanden lustig machen
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; to tease or make fun of someone
Example
Don't be such a twit and listen carefully.
Sei kein Dummkopf und hör aufmerksam zu.
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/

investigate

untersuchen
Meaning
to carry out a systematic inquiry to discover facts or information
Example
The police will investigate the incident thoroughly.
Die Polizei wird den Vorfall gründlich untersuchen.
C2 adjective /kəˈmoʊdiəs/

commodious

geräumig
Meaning
spacious and comfortable; having plenty of room
Example
They rented a commodious apartment in the city.
Sie mieteten eine geräumige Wohnung in der Stadt.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

Schwäche im Alter
Meaning
Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.
Example
The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.
Der alte Mann wurde senil und vergaß vertraute Gesichter.
B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

Spender
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.
Example
The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.
Der Spender hat großzügig zum neuen Flügel des Krankenhauses beigetragen.
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛkʃən/

refection

Mahlzeit / Essensaufnahme
Meaning
a meal or the act of taking food and drink
Example
The monks gathered for their evening refection.
Die Mönche versammelten sich zu ihrer Abendmahlzeit.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

recondite

wenig bekannt oder schwer zu verstehen
Meaning
Little known or difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories.
Die Vorlesung des Professors war voller reconditer Theorien.
B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

Lotusblume
Meaning
a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.
Die Lotusblume blüht wunderschön im stillen Teich.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfjʊərieɪt/

infuriate

wütend machen
Meaning
To make someone extremely angry.
Example
His careless remarks infuriated the entire team.
Seine unbedachten Bemerkungen haben das ganze Team wütend gemacht.
C1 noun /ˈweɪs(t).koʊt/

waistcoat

Weste
Meaning
a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket
Example
He wore a black waistcoat with his suit.
Er trug eine schwarze Weste zu seinem Anzug.
A1 noun /miːt/

Meat

Fleisch
Meaning
animal flesh used as food
Example
We bought fresh meat from the butcher shop.
Wir haben frisches Fleisch vom Metzger gekauft.
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/

Poisonous

giftig; toxisch; tödlich
Meaning
containing poison; toxic; deadly
Example
The snake is highly poisonous and dangerous.
Die Schlange ist sehr giftig und gefährlich.
A1 adjective /ˈfeɪ.məs/

famous

berühmt
Meaning
Known about by many people; renowned.
Example
This area is famous for its unique heritage.
Diese Region ist berühmt für ihr einzigartiges Erbe.
C1 noun ˈfeɪz.aʊt

phase-out

schrittweise Abschaffung
Meaning
A gradual reduction and eventual elimination of something.
Example
A phase-out of fossil fuels was agreed upon.
Es wurde eine schrittweise Abschaffung fossiler Brennstoffe vereinbart.
B2 noun /pætʃ/

Patch

Flicken
Meaning
a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different
Example
She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.
Sie nähte einen Flicken über das Loch in ihrer Jeans.
B2 verb /prəˈkleɪm/

proclaim

proklamieren
Meaning
to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important
Example
The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.
Der Präsident proklamierte einen nationalen Trauertag.
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 /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

Bild
Meaning
a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph
Example
There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.
Es gibt ein schönes Bild an der Wand.
A2 noun /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/

dictionary

Wörterbuch
Meaning
A reference book or electronic resource containing words, usually arranged alphabetically, with information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage.
Example
I looked up the word in the dictionary to understand its meaning.
Ich habe das Wort im Wörterbuch nachgeschlagen, um seine Bedeutung zu verstehen.
A2 adjective /dɑːrk bluː/

Dark blue

dunkelblau
Meaning
a deep shade of blue color
Example
She wore a dark blue dress to the party.
Sie trug ein dunkelblaues Kleid zur Party.
C2 noun /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

nomenclature

Nomenklatur
Meaning
A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.
Example
The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand.
Die chemische Nomenklatur kann für Anfänger schwer verständlich sein.
B1 noun /ˈfæktər/

factor

Faktor
Meaning
A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.
Example
Weather is an important factor in crop production.
Das Wetter ist ein wichtiger Faktor in der Ernteproduktion.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈmærid/

unmarried

ledig
Meaning
Not married; single.
Example
He is thirty-five and still unmarried.
Er ist fünfunddreißig und immer noch ledig.
C2 verb /dʒaɪb/

jibe

verspotten / in Einklang sein
Meaning
to make an insulting remark; to be in agreement or harmony with
Example
His actions did not jibe with his words.
Seine Handlungen stimmten nicht mit seinen Worten überein.
A2 adjective /ˈnɪəˌbaɪ/

nearby

in der Nähe
Meaning
close to a particular place or person
Example
The nearest gas station is nearby.
Die nächste Tankstelle ist in der Nähe.
A2 noun, verb /bræntʃ/

branch

zweig
Meaning
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.
Example
The company opened a new branch in Dhaka.
Das Unternehmen eröffnete eine neue Filiale in Dhaka.
C2 noun /ˌpæliˈeɪʃən/

palliation

Linderung
Meaning
relief of symptoms without curing the underlying disease or problem
Example
Palliation is often the focus of care for terminally ill patients.
Linderung ist oft der Hauptfokus der Pflege für unheilbar kranke Patienten.
B1 noun /rɪst/

Wrist

Handgelenk
Meaning
the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
Example
He wore a watch on his wrist.
Er trug eine Uhr an seinem Handgelenk.
C2 noun /dɪˈpɑːzɪtər/

depositor

Einleger
Meaning
a person who places money in a bank or financial institution
Example
The bank provides insurance to protect depositors’ funds.
Die Bank bietet eine Versicherung, um die Gelder der Einleger zu schützen.
B1 adverb /əˈsaɪd/

Aside

zur Seite; abseits; weg vom Hauptteil
Meaning
to one side; apart; away from the main part
Example
Please set your book aside and listen to me.
Bitte legen Sie Ihr Buch beiseite und hören Sie mir zu.
B2 noun /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

Verbindung / eingezäuntes Gebiet
Meaning
a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings
Example
The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.
Der Wissenschaftler studierte die chemische Verbindung im Labor.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/

broadband

Breitband
Meaning
a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.
Example
Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes.
Breitband-Internet ist zu einer Notwendigkeit in modernen Haushalten geworden.
C1 noun /ˈænəɡræm/

anagram

Ein Wort oder eine Phrase, die durch Umstellen der Buchstaben eines anderen Wortes oder einer anderen Phrase gebildet wird.
Meaning
A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
Example
The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.
'listen' ist ein Anagramm von 'silent'.
A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

Form; Gestalt
Meaning
the external form or appearance of something; condition or state
Example
The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.
Der Künstler malte eine perfekte kreisförmige Form auf die Leinwand.
C2 noun ˈsaɪəns ˈdezət

science-desert

Wissenschafts-Wüste
Meaning
A region or area lacking in scientific development, research facilities, or educational institutions.
Example
J.C. Bose thrived in a science-desert.
J.C. Bose gedeihte in einer Wissenschafts-Wüste.
C1 noun /ɔːˈrɔːrə/

aurora

Aurora
Meaning
A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.
Example
We traveled to Norway to see the northern aurora.
Wir reisten nach Norwegen, um die nördliche Aurora zu sehen.
A1 preposition /ˈdjʊərɪŋ/

during

während
Meaning
throughout the course of a period of time
Example
I fell asleep during the movie.
Ich schlief während des Films ein.
C1 verb /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/

idolize

verehren
Meaning
To admire or worship someone excessively.
Example
Fans often idolize celebrities for their talent and lifestyle.
Fans verehren oft Prominente für ihr Talent und ihren Lebensstil.
A2 adjective /kjuːt/

cute

süß
Meaning
attractive in a pretty or endearing way
Example
That puppy is so cute!
Dieser Welpe ist so süß!
C2 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst/

obstructionist

Verhinderer
Meaning
a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress by being uncooperative or oppositional
Example
The obstructionist in the committee kept delaying the decision-making process.
Der Verhinderer im Ausschuss verzögerte weiterhin den Entscheidungsfindungsprozess.
B1 noun /klɑːrk/

clerk

Angestellter
Meaning
A person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties.
Example
The clerk helped me find the correct form.
Der Angestellte half mir, das richtige Formular zu finden.
A1 noun /hæt/

Hat

Hut
Meaning
a covering for the head, typically with a brim and worn outdoors
Example
He always wears a hat when working in the garden.
Er trägt immer einen Hut, wenn er im Garten arbeitet.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/

intangible

immateriell
Meaning
Unable to be touched or grasped; not having a physical presence.
Example
Trust is an intangible quality in relationships.
Vertrauen ist eine immaterielle Eigenschaft in Beziehungen.
C2 noun /ʃiːf/

sheaf

Weizenbündel
Meaning
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together
Example
The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.
Der Bauer trug ein Bündel Weizen auf seiner Schulter.
A2 noun /ˈsuː.pəˌmɑː.kɪt/

supermarket

supermarkt
Meaning
a large self-service store selling food and household goods
Example
She went to the supermarket to buy groceries.
Sie ging zum Supermarkt, um Lebensmittel zu kaufen.
B2 noun /ˈtɛmpoʊ/

tempo

Tempo, Rhythmus
Meaning
The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.
Example
The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.
Die Band spielte das Lied in einem schnelleren Tempo als gewöhnlich.
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.
C1 noun /ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/

propagation

Verbreitung, Propagierung
Meaning
The action of spreading and promoting an idea, theory, etc.
Example
The propagation of ideas through social media is rapid.
Die Propagation von Ideen durch soziale Medien ist schnell.
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sangfroid

Gelassenheit
Meaning
Composure or coolness under pressure.
Example
She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.
Sie beeindruckte alle mit ihrer Gelassenheit während des Interviews.
C2 noun /ˈdɪfɪdəns/

diffidence

Selbstzweifel
Meaning
Lack of self-confidence; shyness or modesty.
Example
Her diffidence made it hard for her to speak in public.
Ihre Selbstzweifel machten es ihr schwer, in der Öffentlichkeit zu sprechen.
C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

kontraproduktiv
Meaning
Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
Example
Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.
Kontraproduktive Aktivitäten entstehen oft aus Unzufriedenheit.
A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

laden
Meaning
a place where goods are sold to customers
Example
I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.
Ich muss zum Laden gehen, um einige Lebensmittel zu kaufen.
C1 verb /prəˈkjʊər/

procure

beschaffen
Meaning
to obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty
Example
They managed to procure enough supplies for the expedition.
Sie schafften es, genügend Vorräte für die Expedition zu beschaffen.
C1 verb /ˈflɪk.ər/

flicker

flackern
Meaning
to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark
Example
The candle flickered in the wind.
Die Kerze flackerte im Wind.
C1 verb /ˈruː.mɪ.neɪt/

ruminate

grübeln, nachdenken
Meaning
to think deeply about something; to chew cud (for animals)
Example
She sat alone to ruminate on her decision.
Sie saß alleine, um über ihre Entscheidung nachzudenken.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/

Uncompromising

unversöhnlich, unnachgiebig
Meaning
unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something; showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others
Example
He was uncompromising in his demand for a full apology.
Er war kompromisslos in seiner Forderung nach einer vollständigen Entschuldigung.
A2 noun /spuːn/

Spoon

Löffel
Meaning
an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food
Example
He used a spoon to eat his soup.
Er benutzte einen Löffel, um seine Suppe zu essen.
A2 adverb /ˈhɑːd.li/

Hardly

kaum; fast nicht; kaum zu glauben
Meaning
scarcely; barely; almost not at all
Example
I could hardly believe what I was seeing.
Ich konnte kaum glauben, was ich sah.
B2 noun /ˈtriː.oʊ/

trio

Dreiergruppe
Meaning
A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.
Example
The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert.
Das Jazztrio spielte wunderschön beim Konzert.
B2 noun /ˈɔːkɪstrə/

orchestra

Orchester
Meaning
a large group of musicians playing different instruments together
Example
The orchestra performed beautifully at the concert.
Das Orchester hat beim Konzert wunderschön gespielt.
B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

reproduzieren, zeugen
Meaning
To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.
Example
Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.
Viele Tiere reproduzieren sich schnell unter günstigen Bedingungen.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

Voreingenommenheit, Vorurteil
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
Der Richter muss frei von Vorurteilen bleiben.
B2 adjective /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/

islamic

islamisch
Meaning
relating to Islam, its followers, or its teachings
Example
The city has many Islamic cultural centers.
Die Stadt hat viele islamische Kulturzentren.
B2 noun /ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/

expertise

Expertise
Meaning
Expert knowledge or skill in a particular area.
Example
His expertise in graphic design is widely recognized.
Seine Expertise im Grafikdesign ist weithin anerkannt.
A2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɔːr/

indoor

innen
Meaning
situated, occurring, or used inside a building
Example
Indoor plants can improve air quality at home.
Zimmerpflanzen können die Luftqualität zu Hause verbessern.
B2 adjective /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

angrenzend
Meaning
পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;
Example
The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.
Das Hotel ist angrenzend an das Einkaufszentrum.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjuːs/

induce

induzieren
Meaning
to cause or persuade someone to do something; to bring about a result
Example
The doctor induced sleep with a mild sedative.
Der Arzt induzierte den Schlaf mit einem leichten Beruhigungsmittel.
B2 noun /beɪ/

Bay

Bucht
Meaning
a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward
Example
The boats are anchored in the bay.
Die Boote sind in der Bucht verankert.
B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

Kohlenstoff
Meaning
The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.
Example
Carbon emissions must be controlled.
Kohlenstoffemissionen müssen kontrolliert werden.
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪni/

spiny

stachelig
Meaning
covered with or full of spines; having sharp points
Example
The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert.
Der stachelige Kaktus stand hoch in der Wüste.
B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

Bewerber
Meaning
a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position
Example
The applicant was interviewed for the position.
Der Bewerber wurde für die Position interviewt.
B1 noun /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/

wildlife

Wildtierwelt
Meaning
animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment
Example
The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
Der Park ist Heimat einer großen Vielfalt an Wildtieren.
C2 verb /ˈhæroʊ/

harrow

quälen / Egge
Meaning
to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool
Example
The tragic news harrowed the entire family.
Die tragische Nachricht hat die ganze Familie gequält.
B2 noun /kənˈdʌktər/

conductor

Dirigent / Stromleiter
Meaning
a person who directs a performance or someone who collects fares on public transport; or a material that conducts electricity
Example
The conductor waved his baton to start the orchestra.
Der Dirigent schwenkte seinen Taktstock, um das Orchester zu beginnen.
C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

abhalten, abbringen
Meaning
To persuade someone not to do something.
Example
She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.
Sie versuchte, ihn davon abzuhalten, seinen Job zu kündigen.
C2 noun /troʊθ/

troth

Treue, Gelübde
Meaning
Faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or vow, especially in marriage.
Example
He pledged his troth to her before the gathering.
Er schwor ihr seine Treue vor der Versammlung.
C2 adjective /heɪl/

hale

kerngesund
Meaning
strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person
Example
Despite his age, the man remained hale and active.
Trotz seines Alters blieb der Mann gesund und aktiv.
B2 noun /ˈɒpəreɪtər/

operator

Operator
Meaning
a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something
Example
The machine operator ensured that everything ran smoothly.
Der Maschinenoperator stellte sicher, dass alles reibungslos lief.
C1 verb /ˈhjuːmənaɪz/

humanize

humanisieren
Meaning
To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.
Example
The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories.
Der Lehrer versuchte, die Lektion mit persönlichen Geschichten zu humanisieren.