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C2 adjective /ˈvɪnsəbl/

vincible

besiegbar
Meaning
capable of being overcome or defeated
Example
The enemy seemed vincible after losing their main base.
Der Feind schien nach dem Verlust ihrer Hauptbasis besiegbar.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.set/

Sunset

Sonnenuntergang
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon
Example
The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors.
Der romantische Sonnenuntergang malte den Himmel in goldenen Farben.
C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

Amnestie
Meaning
An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.
Example
The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.
Die Regierung kündigte eine Amnestie für alle politischen Gefangenen an.
C1 adjective /ˈstɪndʒi/

stingy

geizig
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; miserly
Example
He is too stingy to buy a gift for his friend.
Er ist zu geizig, um ein Geschenk für seinen Freund zu kaufen.
C2 noun /ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

embolism

Embolie
Meaning
the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other foreign matter
Example
The patient suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism.
Der Patient erlitt eine tödliche Lungenembolie.
B1 adjective /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/

Punctual

pünktlich
Meaning
on time; prompt;
Example
She is always punctual for meetings.
Sie ist immer pünktlich zu Besprechungen.
C2 verb /breɪ/

bray

schnauben
Meaning
To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.
Example
The donkey began to bray loudly in the field.
Der Esel begann laut zu schnauben auf dem Feld.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

Pipeline
Meaning
a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported
Example
The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.
Das Unternehmen baut eine neue Pipeline, um Erdgas zu transportieren.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

diadem

Diadem
Meaning
A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.
Example
The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation.
Die Königin trug ein funkelndes Diadem bei der Krönung.
C2 verb /hjuː/

hew

schneiden
Meaning
To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.
Example
The workers hewed logs to build the cabin.
Die Arbeiter schnitten Stämme, um die Hütte zu bauen.
B1 adjective /blæŋk/

blank

leer
Meaning
showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.
Example
Her face went blank when she heard the bad news.
Ihr Gesicht wurde leer, als sie die schlechten Nachrichten hörte.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnləs/

Sinless

sündlos; unschuldig; rein
Meaning
free from sin; pure and innocent; without moral fault
Example
The innocent child appeared sinless in her pure white dress.
Das unschuldige Kind erschien sündlos in ihrem reinen weißen Kleid.
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.
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɛzlmənt/

embezzlement

Unterschlagung
Meaning
The act of dishonestly taking money or property entrusted to one's care.
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzlement of company funds.
Der Buchhalter wurde wegen Unterschlagung von Firmengeldern verhaftet.
C1 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

Aristokrat; Person von Adel
Meaning
a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth
Example
The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.
Der Aristokrat lebte in einem prächtigen Schloss.
B1 noun /baɪˈɒlədʒi/

biology

Biologie
Meaning
The scientific study of living organisms.
Example
Biology explains how plants and animals function.
Biologie erklärt, wie Pflanzen und Tiere funktionieren.
A2 noun/adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/

individual

Individuum
Meaning
A single human being as distinct from a group; relating to one person.
Example
Each individual has the right to freedom of speech.
Jeder Einzelne hat das Recht auf freie Meinungsäußerung.
A2 noun /prəˈfɛsər/

professor

professor
Meaning
a senior teacher or academic at a college or university
Example
The professor explained the theory clearly.
Der Professor erklärte die Theorie klar.
B2 noun /ˈɡlæmər/

glamor

glanz
Meaning
An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.
Example
The glamor of city life attracts many young people.
Der Glanz des Stadtlebens zieht viele junge Menschen an.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːzli/

measly

winzig
Meaning
contemptibly small or insignificant
Example
He was paid a measly sum for the hard work.
Er wurde für die harte Arbeit mit einem winzigen Betrag bezahlt.
C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

Austerität
Meaning
Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.
Example
The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.
Die Regierung führte Sparmaßnahmen ein, um die Ausgaben zu reduzieren.
A2 adjective /ˈriː.sənt/

Recent

kürzlich; neu; aktuell;
Meaning
happening not long ago; new; current;
Example
The recent changes in weather patterns concern scientists.
Die kürzlichen Änderungen der Wettermuster beunruhigen Wissenschaftler.
C2 noun /ˈdɛftnəs/

deftness

Geschicklichkeit
Meaning
Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.
Example
Her deftness with words impressed the audience.
Ihre Geschicklichkeit mit Worten beeindruckte das Publikum.
C2 verb /ˈpɛrəɡrɪˌneɪt/

peregrinate

Glück
Meaning
To travel or wander from place to place.
Example
He loved to peregrinate across the countryside during summer.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 adverb /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

specifically

speziell
Meaning
in a clear and exact way
Example
He was specifically asked to handle the finances.
Er wurde speziell gebeten, die Finanzen zu verwalten.
C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

weise
Meaning
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Example
His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.
Seine weise Führung rettete das Unternehmen vor dem Scheitern.
B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

zerbrechen
Meaning
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
Example
The glass will shatter if you drop it.
Das Glas wird zerbrechen, wenn du es fallen lässt.
B2 adjective /veɪn/

Vain

eitel; vergeblich
Meaning
having excessive pride in one's appearance; futile or unsuccessful
Example
She spent hours in front of the mirror being quite vain.
Sie verbrachte Stunden vor dem Spiegel und war ziemlich eitel.
C1 verb /ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

decompress

entspannen
Meaning
To relax and recover from stress or pressure.
Example
Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day.
Tiefes Atmen hilft, sich nach einem stressigen Tag zu entspannen.
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.
C2 noun /ɪmp/

imp

kleiner schelmischer Teufel
Meaning
a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker
Example
The child was acting like a little imp, hiding his toys everywhere.
Das Kind benahm sich wie ein kleiner Teufel, der seine Spielzeuge überall versteckte.
C2 noun /θrɔːl/

thrall

Versklavung, Unterwerfung
Meaning
The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.
Example
He was in thrall to the powerful leader.
Er war dem mächtigen Führer unterworfen.
C2 noun ˈoʊʃən ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean stratification

ozeanische stratifikation
Meaning
The formation of layers in ocean water due to differences in density.
Example
Ocean stratification affects marine biodiversity.
Die Ozeanstratifikation beeinflusst die marine Biodiversität.
B2 noun /ˈməʊtərɪst/

motorist

Autofahrer
Meaning
a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle
Example
The motorist stopped to help after seeing the accident on the highway.
Der Autofahrer hielt an, um nach dem Unfall zu helfen.
B2 noun /ˈleɪzər/

laser

Laser
Meaning
a device that emits a concentrated beam of light
Example
The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.
Der Arzt benutzte einen Laser, um eine Augenoperation durchzuführen.
C2 adjective /kənˈvɪviəl/

convivial

freundlich, lebendig und angenehm; gesellig
Meaning
friendly, lively, and enjoyable; sociable
Example
The party had a convivial atmosphere with music and laughter.
Die Party hatte eine freundliche Atmosphäre mit Musik und Lachen.
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

Ärmel
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
Sie krempelte ihre Ärmel hoch, bevor sie mit dem Kochen begann.
C1 adjective /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

commemorative

Gedenk
Meaning
Serving as a reminder or in honor of a person or event.
Example
They issued a commemorative coin for the independence anniversary.
Sie gaben eine Gedenkmünze zum Jahrestag der Unabhängigkeit heraus.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæl.ɪ.breɪt/

recalibrate

neu kalibrieren, anpassen
Meaning
To calibrate again or differently; to adjust or correct something based on new information or changed circumstances.
Example
The company had to recalibrate its strategies to adapt to the market.
Das Unternehmen musste seine Strategien neu kalibrieren, um sich dem Markt anzupassen.
C1 verb /dɪsˈmæntəl/

dismantle

abreißen
Meaning
to take apart; to remove or destroy the parts of
Example
Workers will dismantle the old bridge next month.
Arbeiter werden die alte Brücke nächsten Monat abbauen.
B1 verb /kənˈkluːd/

conclude

abschließen
Meaning
to bring to an end; to decide or determine after consideration
Example
We will conclude the meeting at five o'clock.
Wir werden das Treffen um fünf Uhr beenden.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

durchzogen
Meaning
Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.
Example
The country was ridden with corruption.
Das Land war durchzogen von Korruption.
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.
C1 adjective /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

coercive

zwangsweise
Meaning
Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.
Example
The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors.
Die Regierung sah sich Kritik ausgesetzt, weil sie Zwangsmaßnahmen gegen Demonstranten ergriff.
B2 noun /ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ/

thanksgiving

Erntedankfest
Meaning
an annual holiday in the US for giving thanks, celebrated with a meal
Example
We spent Thanksgiving dinner with our family.
Wir haben das Erntedankfest-Dinner mit unserer Familie verbracht.
C1 noun /ˈpriː.tekst/

Pretext

Vorwand
Meaning
a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason
Example
He used illness as a pretext to avoid the meeting.
Er benutzte Krankheit als Vorwand, um das Treffen zu vermeiden.
C2 noun /ɪˈskʌtʃən/

escutcheon

Wappen oder Emblem mit einem Familienwappen
Meaning
a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms
Example
The family crest was displayed on the escutcheon above the fireplace.
Das Familienwappen war auf dem Wappen über dem Kamin ausgestellt.
C1 adjective /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

Miscellaneous

verschieden; vielfältig; gemischt
Meaning
various; diverse; mixed; assorted
Example
The box contained miscellaneous items from different periods.
Die Box enthielt verschiedene Gegenstände aus verschiedenen Epochen.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈduː/

overdo

übertreiben
Meaning
to do something too much; to exaggerate or carry to excess
Example
Don't overdo the exercise on your first day at the gym.
Übertreibe das Training am ersten Tag im Fitnessstudio nicht.
C2 adjective /lɪˈbɪdənəs/

libidinous

lüstern
Meaning
Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.
Example
The play was criticized for its libidinous characters.
Das Stück wurde wegen seiner lüsternen Charaktere kritisiert.
C2 noun /hɒtʃ pɒtʃ/

Hotch potch

Eintopf
Meaning
A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together
Example
She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables.
Sie hat ein köstliches Hotch Potch mit Reis, Linsen und Gemüse gemacht.
A2 adverb /ˈbjuːtɪfəli/

beautifully

wunderschön
Meaning
in a beautiful or pleasing manner; excellently or skillfully
Example
She sang beautifully at the concert.
Sie sang wunderschön beim Konzert.
B1 noun /ˈspiːʃiːz/

Species

Art; Typ
Meaning
a group of living organisms that can reproduce with each other; a type or kind
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of animal species.
Der Amazonas-Regenwald ist die Heimat von Tausenden von Tierarten.
A1 noun /ˈsæləd/

salad

salat
Meaning
a dish consisting of various ingredients, typically including vegetables, which are usually mixed with a dressing
Example
She made a fresh salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
Sie hat einen frischen Salat mit Kopfsalat, Tomaten und Gurken gemacht.
C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

heiligen
Meaning
to make holy or sacred; to purify
Example
The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.
Der Priester wird die Hochzeitszeremonie heiligen.
A1 determiner/pronoun /ˈɛni/

any

irgendein
Meaning
one, some, or all, without specifying which
Example
Do you have any questions?
Hast du irgendwelche Fragen?
B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

verdunkeln
Meaning
to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light
Example
The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.
Die Wolken begannen den Himmel vor dem Sturm zu verdunkeln.
C1 noun /ˌdʒæm.bəˈriː/

Jamboree

Jamboree; große Feier;
Meaning
a large celebration or party; a gathering with entertainment; a festive event
Example
The scout jamboree brought together thousands of young people from around the world.
Das Pfadfinder-Jamboree brachte Tausende von jungen Menschen aus der ganzen Welt zusammen.
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/

neopaganism

Neopaganismus
Meaning
Modern religious movements influenced by or claiming to be derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern Europe.
Example
Neopaganism has gained popularity as people seek spiritual alternatives to mainstream religions.
Neopaganismus hat an Popularität gewonnen, da Menschen spirituelle Alternativen zu den etablierten Religionen suchen.
B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

fortfahren
Meaning
to continue with a course of action; to move forward
Example
Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.
Lassen Sie uns mit der Besprechung wie geplant fortfahren.
C1 verb /ˈreɪdieɪt/

radiate

strahlen
Meaning
to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center
Example
The fireplace radiates warmth throughout the room.
Der Kamin strahlt Wärme im ganzen Raum aus.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɛtərət/

inveterate

eingefleischt
Meaning
having a long-established habit, activity, or interest that is unlikely to change
Example
He is an inveterate reader who spends hours in the library every day.
Er ist ein eingefleischter Leser, der jeden Tag Stunden in der Bibliothek verbringt.
B1 adjective /ˈvælɪd/

Valid

gültig; rechtlich oder offiziell akzeptiert
Meaning
legally or officially acceptable; having a sound basis in logic or fact
Example
The passport is valid for ten years.
Der Reisepass ist für zehn Jahre gültig.
A2 verb, noun /dɪsˈlaɪk/

dislike

nicht mögen
Meaning
to feel distaste or aversion for someone or something; a feeling of aversion
Example
I really dislike eating spicy food.
Ich mag es wirklich nicht, scharfes Essen zu essen.
C2 adjective /ˈfluːtɪd/

fluted

gerillt
Meaning
having grooves or ridges, often for decoration
Example
The vase had a beautiful fluted design around the rim.
Die Vase hatte ein schönes gerilltes Design am Rand.
C1 verb, noun /kweɪl/

quail

Angst haben; ein kleiner, kurzschwänziger Vogel
Meaning
verb: to feel or show fear; noun: a small, short-tailed bird
Example
She quailed at the sight of the approaching storm.
Sie zitterte bei dem Anblick des herannahenden Sturms.
B2 noun /vaɪn/

vine

Weinrebe
Meaning
a climbing or trailing plant with long stems; a plant that produces grapes
Example
The vine climbed up the wall and covered it with green leaves.
Die Weinrebe kletterte die Wand hinauf und bedeckte sie mit grünen Blättern.
C2 noun /muˈleθi/

Mulethi

Lakritzwurzel
Meaning
licorice root, a sweet-tasting herb used in traditional medicine and cooking
Example
She prepared a herbal tea with mulethi to soothe her sore throat.
Sie bereitete einen Kräutertee mit Mulethi zu, um ihre Halsschmerzen zu lindern.
B2 verb /ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/

renovate

renovieren
Meaning
to restore something old to a good state or to improve it
Example
They decided to renovate the old house before moving in.
Sie beschlossen, das alte Haus vor dem Einzug zu renovieren.
B1 noun /ʌnˈhæp.i.nəs/

unhappiness

Unglück
Meaning
the state of being unhappy; sadness or dissatisfaction
Example
Her constant unhappiness affected everyone around her.
Ihr ständiges Unglück beeinflusste alle um sie herum.
B2 noun /ˈvendə(r)/

Vendor

Verkäufer
Meaning
a person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street
Example
The street vendor sold fresh fruits and vegetables.
Der Straßenverkäufer verkaufte frisches Obst und Gemüse.
C1 verb /praɪ/

pry

spähen / sich einmischen
Meaning
to look closely into something; to try to find out private information
Example
She tried to pry into her neighbor’s private life.
Sie versuchte, in das Privatleben ihres Nachbarn einzudringen.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/

differential

differenziell
Meaning
Relating to or showing a difference; involving a distinction.
Example
There is a differential treatment between the two groups.
Es gibt eine differenzielle Behandlung zwischen den beiden Gruppen.
C1 noun /ˈtændʒənt/

tangent

Tangente
Meaning
a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not cross it
Example
The teacher drew a tangent to the circle on the board.
Der Lehrer zeichnete eine Tangente an den Kreis an der Tafel.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/

Lawlessness

Gesetzlosigkeit
Meaning
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
Example
The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed.
Die Stadt versank in Gesetzlosigkeit, nachdem die Regierung zusammengebrochen war.
B1 noun /pərˈfɔːrmər/

performer

Darsteller
Meaning
a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music
Example
The performer received a standing ovation for her song.
Der Darsteller erhielt einen stehenden Applaus für ihr Lied.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/

underlie

unterliegen
Meaning
to be the hidden cause or basis of something
Example
Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices.
Starke kulturelle Traditionen liegen den Praktiken der Gemeinschaft zugrunde.
C2 noun /ˈdɛswɪˌtuːd/

desuetude

Desuetude
Meaning
a state of disuse or inactivity
Example
The old law has fallen into desuetude.
Das alte Gesetz ist in Desuetude gefallen.
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 adverb /təˈdeɪ/

Today

heute
Meaning
on this day; at the present time
Example
Today is a beautiful day for a walk.
Heute ist ein schöner Tag für einen Spaziergang.
B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

kompass
Meaning
an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north
Example
The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.
Der Wanderer benutzte einen Kompass, um die richtige Richtung zu finden.
C1 verb /kəˈluːd/

collude

verschwören
Meaning
To secretly cooperate or conspire with others, often for a deceitful purpose.
Example
The two companies colluded to fix prices in the market.
Die beiden Firmen verschworen sich, um die Preise auf dem Markt festzulegen.
A2 noun /ˈplen.ti/

Plenty

Fülle; ausreichend
Meaning
a large or sufficient amount; abundance
Example
There is plenty of food for everyone at the party.
Es gibt genug Essen für alle auf der Party.
C2 adjective /vɜːrˈtɪdʒɪnəs/

vertiginous

schwindelerregend
Meaning
Causing dizziness due to great height or steepness.
Example
The tourists looked down from the vertiginous cliffs with awe.
Die Touristen schauten mit Ehrfurcht von den schwindelerregenden Klippen hinunter.
C2 adjective /ˌmɪsənˈθrɑːpɪk/

misanthropic

misanthropisch
Meaning
having or showing a dislike of humankind
Example
His misanthropic attitude made it difficult for him to make friends.
Seine misanthropische Haltung machte es ihm schwer, Freunde zu finden.
C2 noun /ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrəm/

simulacrum

Simulakrum
Meaning
an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness
Example
The statue was only a simulacrum of the ancient god.
Die Statue war nur ein Simulakrum des alten Gottes.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/

linear

linear
Meaning
Arranged in or extending along a straight line.
Example
The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.
Der Künstler verwendete lineare Perspektive in seinen Zeichnungen.
A2 verb /əˈraɪv/

arrive

ankommen
Meaning
to reach a destination; to come to a place
Example
The train will arrive at the station in ten minutes.
Der Zug wird in zehn Minuten am Bahnhof ankommen.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡroʊst/

engrossed

vertieft
Meaning
completely absorbed or deeply involved in something
Example
She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.
Sie war so vertieft in das Buch, dass sie die Zeit vergaß.
C1 noun /ˌtɛrəˈdæktɪl/

pterodactyl

ausgestorbenes fliegendes Reptil
Meaning
An extinct flying reptile of the Jurassic period, with a long slender head and wings formed by a membrane stretching along the body.
Example
The museum displayed a fossil of a giant pterodactyl.
Das Museum zeigte ein Fossil eines riesigen Pterodaktylus.
C1 noun /ˈpæstər/

pastor

Pastor
Meaning
a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation
Example
The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon on compassion.
Der Pastor hielt eine herzliche Predigt über Mitgefühl.
B2 adverb /əˈlɔːŋ.saɪd/

Alongside

neben; entlang;
Meaning
beside; next to; together with
Example
She walked alongside her friend through the park.
Sie ging zusammen mit ihrem Freund durch den Park.
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.
B2 noun /tækˈseɪʃən/

taxation

Besteuerung
Meaning
The system of imposing and collecting taxes.
Example
Taxation is necessary for funding public services.
Besteuerung ist notwendig, um öffentliche Dienstleistungen zu finanzieren.
C1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/

notwithstanding

trotzdem
Meaning
In spite of; despite
Example
Notwithstanding the challenges, the team completed the project.
Trotz der Herausforderungen hat das Team das Projekt abgeschlossen.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indite

verfassen
Meaning
To write or compose (literary or formal works).
Example
The poet indited a heartfelt sonnet.
Der Dichter verfasste ein aufrichtiges Sonett.
C1 noun /ˌɪmpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

importation

Import
Meaning
The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad
Example
The importation of luxury goods is strictly regulated.
Die Import von Luxusgütern ist streng reguliert.
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.
A2 noun ˈtem.pər.ə.tʃər

temperature

Temperatur
Meaning
The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object.
Example
Rising temperatures affect agricultural output.
Steigende Temperaturen beeinflussen die landwirtschaftliche Produktion.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

Ratsmitglied
Meaning
an elected member of a council, especially a local government body
Example
The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.
Das Ratsmitglied veranstaltete eine öffentliche Sitzung, um lokale Themen zu besprechen.
B1 noun /brif/

Brief

kurz; prägnant
Meaning
a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task
Example
The lawyer received a detailed brief about the upcoming court case.
Der Anwalt erhielt eine detaillierte Zusammenfassung des bevorstehenden Gerichtsfalls.
C1 noun /dɪˈlɪriəm/

delirium

Delirium
Meaning
An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.
Example
The patient experienced delirium after the surgery due to the strong medication.
Der Patient erlebte nach der Operation aufgrund starker Medikamente Delirium.
C1 noun /ˈzeɪni/

Zany

verrückt, komische Person; verspielt
Meaning
amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic; a comical person; foolishly playful
Example
He has a zany sense of humor that makes everyone laugh.
Er hat einen verrückten Sinn für Humor, der alle zum Lachen bringt.
C2 noun /ɪˈfjuːʒən/

effusion

Ausbruch
Meaning
An unrestrained outpouring of words, feelings, or emotions.
Example
His letter was an effusion of love and longing.
Sein Brief war ein Ausbruch von Liebe und Sehnsucht.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛbəˈnɛr/

debonair

charmant
Meaning
confident, stylish, and charming, typically referring to a man
Example
He looked debonair in his tuxedo at the gala.
Er sah charmant in seinem Smoking bei der Gala aus.
B2 verb /dɪˈpɪkt/

depict

darstellen
Meaning
to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form
Example
The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the sea.
Das Gemälde stellt einen schönen Sonnenuntergang über dem Meer dar.
A2 noun rɪˈsɜːtʃ

research

Forschung
Meaning
The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Example
Research on radio waves began earlier in India.
Forschung über Funkwellen begann früher in Indien.
B1 verb /ɪkˈstend/

extend

erweitern
Meaning
to make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer or give
Example
The company decided to extend the deadline for the project.
Das Unternehmen hat beschlossen, die Frist für das Projekt zu verlängern.
B2 verb /rɪˈkruːt/

recruit

rekrutieren
Meaning
to enlist or hire people for a job, service, or membership
Example
The company is trying to recruit more software engineers.
Das Unternehmen versucht, mehr Software-Ingenieure zu rekrutieren.
B1 noun /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

effective communication

effektive Kommunikation
Meaning
Clear and meaningful exchange of information that achieves its intended purpose.
Example
Effective communication is key to strong relationships.
Effektive Kommunikation ist der Schlüssel zu starken Beziehungen.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Brickbat

ein Stück Ziegelstein; scharfe Kritik oder Zensur
Meaning
a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure
Example
The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.
Die wütenden Demonstranten warfen Ziegelsteine gegen die Fenster des Gebäudes.
B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

erwürgen
Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.
Der Bösewicht versuchte, seinen Gegner in der dunklen Gasse zu erwürgen.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrti/

Hearty

enthusiastisch und freundlich; substanziell und nahrhaft
Meaning
enthusiastic and friendly; substantial and nourishing
Example
He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived at his home.
Er gab uns einen herzlichen Empfang, als wir bei ihm ankamen.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪk.əl/

Fickle

launisch; unbeständig; wechselhaft;
Meaning
changeable; inconstant; liable to sudden unpredictable change
Example
His fickle nature made it hard to trust his promises.
Sein launisches Verhalten machte es schwierig, seinen Versprechungen zu vertrauen.
B2 verb /rɪˈstreɪn/

restrain

einschränken
Meaning
to hold back or control; to limit or restrict
Example
Please restrain your dog.
Bitte kontrollieren Sie Ihren Hund.
B2 adjective /praɪm/

prime

erstklassig, wichtig
Meaning
Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.
Example
She is in the prime of her career.
Sie ist in der besten Zeit ihrer Karriere.
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

Sternanis
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
Sie gab Sternanis in die Suppe, um einen aromatischen Geschmack zu verleihen.
B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

assoziieren
Meaning
to connect or link things together; to spend time with someone
Example
I associate this song with summer.
Ich assoziiere dieses Lied mit dem Sommer.
B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/

Confident

selbstbewusst; sicher; überzeugt
Meaning
self-assured; certain; having belief in one's abilities
Example
She felt confident about her performance in the exam.
Sie fühlte sich sicher in ihrer Leistung bei der Prüfung.
C1 noun /bɪˈtreɪər/

Betrayer

Verräter; betrüger
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal
Example
The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences.
Der Verräter wurde entlarvt und stellte sich schweren Konsequenzen.
C1 noun /ˌkɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/

choreography

Choreografie
Meaning
The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.
Example
The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking.
Die Choreografie des Balletts war atemberaubend.