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C1 verb /vaɪ/

vie

wetteifern
Meaning
To compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.
Example
Several companies are vying for the contract.
Mehrere Unternehmen konkurrieren um den Vertrag.
A1 noun /ˈwɪmən/

woman

Frau
Meaning
an adult human female
Example
The woman at the counter helped me.
Die Frau am Schalter hat mir geholfen.
B2 adverb /ˈfeɪθ.fəl.i/

Faithfully

treu
Meaning
in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication
Example
She faithfully attended every meeting despite her busy schedule.
Sie nahm treu an allen Sitzungen teil, trotz ihres vollen Zeitplans.
B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

Wels
Meaning
a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers
Example
Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.
Wels wird oft frittiert und mit Reis in der bengalischen Küche serviert.
A2 noun /sɔːs/

Sauce

soße
Meaning
a liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food to add moisture and flavor
Example
She added tomato sauce to her pasta.
Sie hat Tomatensoße zu ihrer Pasta hinzugefügt.
C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

Stoffe nach Maß
Meaning
textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials
Example
The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.
Der Schneider kaufte Stoffe nach Maß auf dem Großmarkt, um maßgeschneiderte Kleider zu machen.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

Psychologe
Meaning
a person who studies mental processes and behavior
Example
The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.
Der Psychologe half ihm, mit seiner Angst umzugehen.
C1 adjective /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/

xenophobic

xenophob
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or fear of people from other countries
Example
The leader’s xenophobic comments sparked outrage across the country.
Die xenophoben Kommentare des Führers lösten landesweite Empörung aus.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪdi/

Untidy

unordentlich; chaotisch;
Meaning
not neat or orderly; messy and disorganized
Example
Her untidy room was filled with clothes scattered everywhere.
Ihr unordentliches Zimmer war voller Kleidung, die überall verstreut war.
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

Patrizid
Meaning
The act of killing one's own father.
Example
The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.
Der alte Mythos beschreibt einen Sohn, der einen Patricid begeht, um den Thron zu erlangen.
A2 phrasal verb /bæk ʌp/

back up

unterstützen; sichern; zurückweichen
Meaning
to support or help someone; to make a copy of data for safety; to move backward
Example
Please back up your files before updating the system.
Bitte sichern Sie Ihre Dateien, bevor Sie das System aktualisieren.
B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

erstechen
Meaning
to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object
Example
He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.
Er wurde während des Streits in den Rücken gestochen.
B1 noun /tʃest/

Chest

Brust; Truhe
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and abdomen; a large strong box
Example
The doctor listened to his chest with a stethoscope.
Der Arzt hörte auf seine Brust mit einem Stethoskop.
B2 adjective /ˈflɔː.ləs/

Flawless

makellos; fehlerfrei
Meaning
perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate
Example
Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.
Ihre makellose Leistung brachte ihr stehende Ovationen ein.
C2 noun /ˈstænʃən/

stanchion

Stütze
Meaning
a strong upright bar or post used as support or to control movement
Example
The red rope was attached to the stanchions to guide the crowd.
Das rote Seil war an den Stangen befestigt, um die Menge zu führen.
C2 adjective /ˈlɔːdəˌtɔːri/

laudatory

lobend
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration.
Example
She wrote a laudatory review of the new book.
Sie schrieb eine lobende Rezension des neuen Buches.
B1 noun /broʊˈʃʊr/

brochure

Broschüre
Meaning
a small booklet or pamphlet containing information or advertising
Example
The travel agent gave us a brochure about the holiday package.
Der Reisebüroagent gab uns eine Broschüre über das Urlaubsangebot.
C1 noun /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

Metropole
Meaning
A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
Example
New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.
New York ist eine geschäftige Metropole mit Millionen von Einwohnern.
B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

Bestandteil / Wähler
Meaning
Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.
Example
The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.
Der Senator traf sich mit seinen Wählern, um lokale Probleme zu besprechen.
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

heimlich
Meaning
in a way that is hidden or not known by others
Example
She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.
Sie plante heimlich eine Überraschungsparty für ihre Freundin.
B1 noun /rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/

recording

Aufnahme
Meaning
the act or process of recording something
Example
The recording of the interview was clear and loud.
Die Aufnahme des Interviews war klar und laut.
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

Prototyp
Meaning
The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.
Example
The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.
Das Unternehmen baute einen Prototyp des neuen Smartphones vor der Massenproduktion.
B2 verb /saɪt/

cite

zitieren
Meaning
to quote; to mention as an example or proof
Example
The lawyer cites relevant case law.
Der Anwalt zitiert relevante Rechtsprechung.
C2 noun /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

Bravour
Meaning
a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance
Example
The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.
Der Pianist lieferte eine Bravour-Darbietung ab, die das Publikum in Staunen versetzte.
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

neu anordnen
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.
Sie entschied sich, die Möbel in ihrem Wohnzimmer neu anzuordnen.
B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

Strauß; Bündel; Traube
Meaning
a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together
Example
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.
Sie pflückte einen Strauß Blumen aus dem Garten für ihre Mutter.
A2 adverb /ˈbæk.wərdz/

Backwards

rückwärts; in umgekehrter Reihenfolge
Meaning
in the direction that is behind; in reverse order
Example
He counted backwards from ten to one.
Er zählte rückwärts von zehn bis eins.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

sehr interessant und ungewöhnlich; weckt Neugier
Meaning
very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity
Example
The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked.
Der Film hat eine interessante Handlung, die das Publikum fesselt.
B2 noun /briz/

Breeze

Brise
Meaning
a gentle wind; something that is achieved with ease
Example
The cool ocean breeze made the hot summer day more pleasant.
Die kühle Meeresbrise machte den heißen Sommertag angenehmer.
C2 verb /bɪˈfuːl/

befool

täuschen
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish
Example
The scammer tried to befool innocent people with fake promises.
Der Betrüger versuchte, unschuldige Menschen mit falschen Versprechen zu täuschen.
A2 noun /siːt/

seat

Sitz
Meaning
a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting
Example
I reserved a seat for you at the concert.
Ich habe einen Platz für dich beim Konzert reserviert.
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

Zuteilung
Meaning
The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.
Example
Budget allocation for education must be increased.
Die Budgetzuteilung für Bildung muss erhöht werden.
C1 verb /ɪˈleɪt/

elate

erfreuen
Meaning
To make someone very happy or proud.
Example
The success of the project elated the whole team.
Der Erfolg des Projekts hat das ganze Team erfreut.
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃən/

contortion

eine verdrehte oder gebogene Form; die Handlung, sich aus der normalen Form zu winden
Meaning
a twisted or bent shape; the act of twisting out of the normal shape
Example
The gymnast's contortion amazed the audience.
Die Kontorsion des Kunstturners verblüffte das Publikum.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

Selbstgenügsamkeit
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
Der Bauernhof erreichte vollständige Selbstgenügsamkeit in der Lebensmittelproduktion.
C1 noun /rɪˈfɜːrər/

referrer

vermittler
Meaning
a person who directs someone to another person or service
Example
The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client.
Der Vermittler verdiente einen Bonus, weil er einen neuen Kunden empfohlen hatte.
C2 verb /dɪˈtruːd/

detrude

nach unten oder nach außen drücken
Meaning
To thrust or force something downward or outward.
Example
The violent waves detruded rocks from the cliff.
Die gewalttätigen Wellen haben Felsen vom Kliff verdrängt.
C2 noun /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

Schnelligkeit
Meaning
swiftness of movement; speed
Example
The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.
Der Soldat bewegte sich mit großer Schnelligkeit, um die Nachricht zu überbringen.
B1 noun /ˈstʌmək eɪk/

stomach ache

Bauchschmerzen
Meaning
Pain in the stomach or abdominal area
Example
I have a stomach ache after eating too much.
Ich habe nach zu viel Essen Bauchschmerzen.
B2 adjective /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/

accidental

unbeabsichtigt
Meaning
happening by chance, unintentionally
Example
The fire was caused by an accidental spark.
Das Feuer wurde durch einen unbeabsichtigten Funken verursacht.
C1 verb /wiːld/

wield

halten, benutzen
Meaning
To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.
Example
The warrior wielded his sword with great skill.
Der Krieger führte sein Schwert mit großer Geschicklichkeit.
B1 noun /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/

natural disaster

Naturkatastrophe
Meaning
a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life
Example
The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster.
Die Küstenstadt wurde durch eine Naturkatastrophe verwüstet.
C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

brigade
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
Die Feuerwehrbrigade kam schnell, um die Flammen zu löschen.
C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

ja
Meaning
an affirmative vote or expression of agreement
Example
The committee voted aye on the proposal.
Das Komitee hat mit Ja für den Vorschlag gestimmt.
B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

verzerrte Sichtweise
Meaning
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
Example
The article had a political slant.
Der Artikel hatte eine politische Neigung.
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

azur
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
Der klare Himmel war in einem tiefen Azurblau gemalt.
C2 verb /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

büßen
Meaning
to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing
Example
He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.
Er versuchte, seine Sünde zu sühnen, indem er den Armen half.
C2 adverb /əˈθwɔːrt/

athwart

quer, im Gegensatz
Meaning
Across or in opposition to something.
Example
A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.
Ein umgefallener Baum lag quer auf der Straße und blockierte den Verkehr.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

Kläger
Meaning
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit
Example
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.
Der Kläger reichte eine Klage gegen das Unternehmen ein.
B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

Hirte
Meaning
a person who tends and guards sheep
Example
The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.
Der Hirte führte seine Herde auf die grüne Weide.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

Zusammenfassung
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
Der Verlag bat den Autor, eine einseitige Zusammenfassung des Romans einzureichen.
B2 noun /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/

Agony

extreme körperliche oder geistige Qual; intensiver Schmerz
Meaning
extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain
Example
He was in agony after the accident.
Er war nach dem Unfall in Agonie.
B2 noun /hɔrn/

Horn

Horn
Meaning
a hard pointed projection on the head of certain animals; a musical instrument
Example
The rhinoceros used its horn to defend itself.
Das Nashorn benutzte sein Horn zur Selbstverteidigung.
C1 noun /ˈʃæsi/

chassis

Fahrgestell des Fahrzeugs
Meaning
the base frame of a vehicle or other wheeled machine
Example
The mechanic examined the car's chassis for damage.
Der Mechaniker überprüfte das Fahrgestell des Autos auf Schäden.
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.
C1 noun /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/

Negligence

Nachlässigkeit
Meaning
failure to take proper care in doing something; carelessness
Example
The accident was caused by driver negligence.
Der Unfall wurde durch die Nachlässigkeit des Fahrers verursacht.
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrnəri/

ornery

grimmig
Meaning
bad-tempered and combative; stubborn
Example
The ornery old man refused to leave his chair.
Der grimmige alte Mann weigerte sich, seinen Stuhl zu verlassen.
B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

laut
Meaning
in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly
Example
The children were playing noisily in the playground.
Die Kinder spielten laut im Spielplatz.
C1 adjective /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/

obliging

hilfsbereit
Meaning
Willing to help or do favors; accommodating.
Example
The staff at the hotel were very obliging and friendly.
Das Personal im Hotel war sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich.
C1 adjective /ˈtæti/

tatty

abgenutzt
Meaning
Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.
Example
The sofa looked old and tatty after years of use.
Das Sofa sah nach Jahren der Nutzung alt und abgenutzt aus.
C1 noun /ˈjeloʊ oʊliˈændər/

Yellow oleander

gelbes Oleander
Meaning
a tropical flowering shrub with bright yellow flowers; also known as lucky nut
Example
The yellow oleander blooms throughout the year in warm climates.
Das gelbe Oleander blüht das ganze Jahr über in warmen Klimazonen.
A1 adjective /ˈbɪɡɪst/

biggest

der größte
Meaning
largest in size, amount, degree, or importance; superlative form of big
Example
This is the biggest challenge we have ever faced.
Das ist die größte Herausforderung, die wir je hatten.
C1 noun/verb /ˈkwɒr.i/

quarry

Steinbruch / Beute
Meaning
A place where stone or minerals are extracted; also means prey when hunted.
Example
The workers quarried limestone from the hill.
Die Arbeiter haben Kalkstein vom Hügel abgebaut.
C1 noun ˈrɛp.ə.twɑːr

repertoire

Repertoire
Meaning
A stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform.
Example
The actor's repertoire includes both comedy and drama.
Das Repertoire des Schauspielers umfasst sowohl Comedy als auch Drama.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

Herzschlag
Meaning
A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.
Example
Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.
Das Reiben der Augen hilft, den Herzschlag zu normalisieren.
C2 noun /ˌmɪnəˈrɛt/

minaret

Minarett
Meaning
A tall, slender tower of a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced.
Example
The minaret of the mosque could be seen from miles away.
Das Minarett der Moschee war aus mehreren Kilometern Entfernung zu sehen.
B1 adjective /rʌf/

Rough

rau; grob; hart
Meaning
having an uneven surface; not smooth; harsh
Example
The rough surface of the rock hurt my hands.
Die raue Oberfläche des Felsen hat mir die Hände verletzt.
B2 noun /ˈbɪtərnəs/

Bitterness

Bitterkeit
Meaning
anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste
Example
She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.
Sie sprach mit Bitterkeit über ihren früheren Arbeitgeber.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːbl/

feeble

schwach, kraftlos
Meaning
lacking physical strength or vigor; weak
Example
After the illness, she felt too feeble to stand.
Nach der Krankheit fühlte sie sich zu schwach, um aufzustehen.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/

underscore

unterstreichen
Meaning
to emphasize or highlight something
Example
The incident underscored the need for better safety measures.
Der Vorfall unterstrich die Notwendigkeit besserer Sicherheitsmaßnahmen.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəl/

disassemble

auseinandernehmen
Meaning
To take apart something into its separate pieces.
Example
He had to disassemble the computer to repair it.
Er musste den Computer auseinandernehmen, um ihn zu reparieren.
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 /ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/

analgesic

Schmerzmittel
Meaning
A drug or substance that relieves pain.
Example
She took an analgesic to ease her headache.
Sie nahm ein Schmerzmittel, um ihre Kopfschmerzen zu lindern.
C1 verb /ɪkˈspend/

expend

ausgeben
Meaning
to use up or consume; to spend energy or resources
Example
He expended all his energy on the project.
Er hat all seine Energie für das Projekt aufgebraucht.
B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

wund
Meaning
painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body
Example
After the long run, my legs were sore.
Nach dem langen Lauf waren meine Beine wund.
B1 abbreviation /vərsəs/

vs

gegen
Meaning
used to indicate opposition or contrast between two things
Example
The match was Brazil vs Argentina in the final.
Das Spiel war Brasilien gegen Argentinien im Finale.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈhæp.i/

Unhappy

unglücklich; traurig
Meaning
not happy; feeling sad or displeased; unfortunate or undesirable
Example
He was unhappy with the results of his exam.
Er war unglücklich über die Ergebnisse seiner Prüfung.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪv/

inattentive

unaufmerksam
Meaning
not paying attention; lacking focus or concentration
Example
The inattentive student missed several important instructions.
Der unaufmerksame Schüler verpasste mehrere wichtige Anweisungen.
A2 noun /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/

Product

Produkt
Meaning
something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process
Example
The company launched a new product in the market.
Das Unternehmen hat ein neues Produkt auf den Markt gebracht.
C2 noun /niːˈɒkrəsi/

neocracy

Regierung, die von unerfahrenen oder neuen Beamten geführt wird
Meaning
A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.
Example
The sudden revolution led to a neocracy with inexperienced leaders.
Die plötzliche Revolution führte zu einer Neokratie mit unerfahrenen Führern.
C2 verb /ʌnˈjoʊk/

unyoke

abspannen
Meaning
To release from a yoke or to free from restraint or obligation.
Example
The farmer unyoked the oxen after a long day of work.
Der Bauer entlastete die Ochsen nach einem langen Arbeitstag.
C1 adjective /drəˈkoʊniən/

draconian

drakonisch
Meaning
Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.
Example
The new regulations were criticized as draconian.
Die neuen Vorschriften wurden als drakonisch kritisiert.
C1 noun /blæk sɔːlt/

Black Salt

schwarzes Salz
Meaning
a type of rock salt with a distinctive sulfuric flavor, commonly used in Indian cuisine
Example
Add a pinch of black salt to enhance the flavor of the fruit salad.
Fügen Sie eine Prise schwarzes Salz hinzu, um den Geschmack des Obstsalats zu verbessern.
A2 noun /sɔːlt/

Salt

Salz
Meaning
white crystalline substance used for seasoning food; sodium chloride
Example
Please add some salt to the soup to enhance its flavor.
Bitte geben Sie der Suppe etwas Salz, um den Geschmack zu verbessern.
B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

Reiz
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
Pflanzen reagieren auf einen externen Reiz.
C2 noun /ˌdɪləˈtænt/

dilettante

Dilettant
Meaning
A person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement, especially in a superficial way.
Example
He was dismissed as a dilettante in the art world because he lacked formal training.
Er wurde als Dilettant in der Kunstwelt abgetan, weil ihm formale Ausbildung fehlte.
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl səˈpɔːrt

indispensable support

unverzichtbare Unterstützung
Meaning
Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.
Example
Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities.
Freiwillige leisten unverzichtbare Unterstützung für Gemeinschaften.
B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

Zivilist
Meaning
a person not in the armed forces or police
Example
The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.
Das Gebiet wurde evakuiert, um die Zivilisten zu schützen.
A1 noun /wɒnt/

Want

Mangel; Bedarf
Meaning
lack or shortage of something; poverty or need
Example
There is a want of fresh water in the drought-affected areas.
Es gibt einen Mangel an Trinkwasser in den von Dürre betroffenen Gebieten.
A1 noun /dres/

Dress

Kleid
Meaning
a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs
Example
She wore a beautiful blue dress to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes blaues Kleid auf der Party.
B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

beständig; dauerhaft
Meaning
enduring for a long time; permanent; durable
Example
Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.
Ihre Freundschaft hatte einen beständigen Einfluss auf ihr Leben.
A2 noun /hɪl/

Hill

Hügel; Anhöhe
Meaning
a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain
Example
The children enjoyed rolling down the grassy hill behind their house during summer vacation.
Die Kinder hatten Spaß, den grasbewachsenen Hügel hinter ihrem Haus während der Sommerferien hinunterzurollen.
B2 noun ˌkʌl.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən

cultivation

Anbau
Meaning
The practice of preparing and using land for crops or gardening; the action of improving or developing something.
Example
The cultivation of organic crops has increased worldwide.
Der Anbau von Bio-Kulturen hat weltweit zugenommen.
C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

subaquatisch
Meaning
Existing, living, or located under water.
Example
Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.
Taucher erkundeten das subaquatische Höhlensystem, das mit seltenen Fischen gefüllt war.
B1 noun əˈnæl.ə.sɪs

analysis

Analyse
Meaning
Detailed examination and evaluation of data or information to understand its components and relationships.
Example
Data analysis is crucial for machine learning models.
Datenanalyse ist entscheidend für Modelle des maschinellen Lernens.
B2 noun /ˈtrɔːmə/

trauma

Trauma
Meaning
a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock
Example
The accident left her with lasting emotional trauma.
Der Unfall hinterließ bei ihr ein dauerhaftes emotionales Trauma.
B1 noun /ˈtʌnəl/

tunnel

Tunnel
Meaning
an underground passage or shaft
Example
They dug a tunnel under the river.
Sie gruben einen Tunnel unter dem Fluss.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

primitiv; grundlegend; grob; unterentwickelt; einfach
Meaning
ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple
Example
The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.
Der Stamm verwendet immer noch primitive Werkzeuge zum Jagen und Ackerbau.
C2 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒkrəsi/

gynecocracy

Gynäkokratie
Meaning
a society or government ruled by women
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its gynecocracy, where women held all positions of power.
Der alte Stamm war für seine Gynäkokratie bekannt, bei der Frauen alle Machtpositionen innehatten.
B2 verb/noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/

disregard

Missachtung
Meaning
To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.
Example
He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving.
Er ignorierte die Warnzeichen und fuhr weiter.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpeɪl/

impale

aufspießen
Meaning
to pierce or fix something with a sharp object
Example
The knight was impaled by the enemy’s spear.
Der Ritter wurde vom Speer des Feindes aufgespießt.
A2 noun /ˈmɪr.ər/

Mirror

Spiegel
Meaning
a reflective surface that shows an image of whatever is in front of it
Example
She looked at herself in the mirror.
Sie sah sich im Spiegel an.
B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

digitales Format
Meaning
A format in which information is stored as electronic data.
Example
A digital format family tree can be shared online.
Ein digitales Familienbaumformat kann online geteilt werden.
B2 verb /flɪp/

flip

umdrehen
Meaning
to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly
Example
She flipped the pancake in the pan.
Sie hat den Pfannkuchen in der Pfanne geworfen.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒntɪnənt/

incontinent

inkontinent
Meaning
lacking control over urination or defecation; lacking self-restraint
Example
The patient was incontinent after surgery.
Der Patient war nach der Operation inkontinent.
C2 verb /bruːt/

bruit

Gerücht verbreiten
Meaning
to spread a rumor or report widely
Example
The scandal was quickly bruited about the town.
Der Skandal verbreitete sich schnell in der Stadt.
C2 noun /ˈstrætədʒəm/

stratagem

Strategem
Meaning
a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery
Example
The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy.
Der General entwarf ein kluges Strategem, um den Feind zu überlisten.
B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

Zufluchtsort
Meaning
A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.
Example
The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.
Der Wald ist ein Zufluchtsort für gefährdete Tiere.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

Sophismus
Meaning
a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.
Die Rede des Politikers war voller Sophismen, die darauf abzielten, die Wähler zu täuschen.
A2 verb /kənˈsɪdər/

consider

überlegen
Meaning
to think carefully about something, especially before making a decision
Example
She is considering studying abroad next year.
Sie erwägt, nächstes Jahr im Ausland zu studieren.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˌpætəˈbɪlɪti/

incompatibility

Inkompatibilität
Meaning
the state of being unable to exist or work together harmoniously; lack of compatibility
Example
The project failed because of incompatibility between the two software systems.
Das Projekt scheiterte wegen der Inkompatibilität zwischen den beiden Softwaresystemen.
B1 noun ˈɑːkɪtektʃə(r)

architecture

Architektur
Meaning
The art or science of designing and constructing buildings.
Example
Ancient architecture is fascinating.
Die antike Architektur ist faszinierend.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːdəbl/

unreadable

unleserlich
Meaning
not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable.
Die Handschrift des Arztes war völlig unleserlich.
C2 noun /ˌperəˈreɪʃən/

peroration

Schlussrede
Meaning
The concluding part of a speech, often intended to inspire or persuade.
Example
The politician's peroration left the audience applauding enthusiastically.
Die Peroration des Politikers ließ das Publikum begeistert klatschen.
A2 adjective /əˈlaɪv/

Alive

lebendig; nicht tot; voller Leben und Energie
Meaning
living; not dead; full of life and energy
Example
The old man is still alive and healthy.
Der alte Mann ist immer noch lebendig und gesund.
C2 verb /ˈɑːblɪˌɡeɪt/

obligate

verpflichten
Meaning
to bind legally or morally; to compel someone to do something
Example
The contract obligates the company to provide timely service.
Der Vertrag verpflichtet das Unternehmen, rechtzeitig Service zu leisten.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/

Cannibal

Kanarier
Meaning
a person who eats the flesh of other human beings
Example
The explorer's journal described rumors of cannibals living on the remote island.
Das Tagebuch des Entdeckers beschrieb Gerüchte über Kanibalen, die auf der abgelegenen Insel lebten.
C1 noun /liːtʃ/

Leech

Blutegel
Meaning
an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends; metaphorically, a person who extorts profit from others
Example
The leech attached itself to his leg while swimming.
Der Blutegel haftete während des Schwimmens an seinem Bein.
C2 noun /oʊf/

Oaf

eine tollpatschige, dumme oder unsensible Person
Meaning
a clumsy, stupid, or insensitive person
Example
Don't be such an oaf - handle the dishes carefully!
Sei kein Oaf – gehe mit den Tellern vorsichtig um!
C1 verb /ɪˈmɔːrtəlaɪz/

immortalize

verewigen
Meaning
to preserve the memory of someone or something forever
Example
The statue was built to immortalize the hero’s sacrifice.
Die Statue wurde gebaut, um das Opfer des Helden zu verewigen.
C1 noun /vəˈræs.ə.ti/

veracity

Wahrhaftigkeit
Meaning
Conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness.
Example
The journalist checked the veracity of the report.
Der Journalist überprüfte die Wahrhaftigkeit des Berichts.