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C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkeɪtɪv/

vindicative

rechtfertigend
Meaning
showing a tendency to vindicate or justify; inclined to defend
Example
Her vindicative tone showed that she strongly believed in her innocence.
Ihr vindikativer Ton zeigte, dass sie fest an ihre Unschuld glaubte.
C1 noun ɪnˈsɒl.vən.si

insolvency

Insolvenz
Meaning
The state of being unable to pay debts owed; bankruptcy.
Example
The company declared insolvency after years of losses.
Das Unternehmen erklärte nach Jahren der Verluste Insolvenz.
A1 pronoun /miː/

me

mich
Meaning
Used by a speaker to refer to themselves as the object of a verb or preposition.
Example
She gave me a beautiful gift.
Sie gab mir ein schönes Geschenk.
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 adjective /ʌnprɪˈpɛrd/

Unprepared

unvorbereitet
Meaning
not ready or able to deal with something
Example
He was unprepared for the difficult exam.
Er war unvorbereitet für die schwierige Prüfung.
C1 noun /stɛntʃ/

stench

Gestank
Meaning
A very strong and unpleasant smell.
Example
The stench of garbage filled the alley.
Der Gestank von Müll füllte die Gasse.
B1 adverb /ˈhaɪli/

highly

hoch
Meaning
to a great degree; very
Example
She is highly respected in her field.
Sie wird in ihrem Bereich hoch respektiert.
C2 noun /ˌfrɪdʒɪˈdɛːriəm/

frigidarium

kaltbad
Meaning
a large cold pool in ancient Roman baths used for cooling off after hot baths
Example
The ruins of the Roman frigidarium are still visible today.
Die Ruinen des römischen Frigidariums sind noch heute sichtbar.
C1 noun /ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒi/

etymology

Wortgeschichte
Meaning
The study of the origin of words and how their meanings and forms have evolved.
Example
The etymology of the word 'salary' comes from the Latin word for salt.
Die Etymologie des Wortes 'Gehalt' stammt vom lateinischen Wort für Salz.
A2 noun /ˈrɛkɔːd/

record

protokoll
Meaning
a written or spoken account of something
Example
I kept a record of all the meetings.
Ich habe ein Protokoll aller Besprechungen geführt.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl/

Virtual

virtuell
Meaning
almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition; existing in essence or effect, though not in fact
Example
The virtual meeting allowed participants from different countries to collaborate.
Das virtuelle Meeting ermöglichte es Teilnehmern aus verschiedenen Ländern zusammenzuarbeiten.
C2 noun /ˌdɪskwɪˈzɪʃən/

disquisition

Abhandlung
Meaning
A long or elaborate discussion or written essay on a particular subject.
Example
The professor gave a lengthy disquisition on ancient philosophy.
Der Professor hielt eine lange Abhandlung über antike Philosophie.
B1 noun /praɪˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Priority

Priorität
Meaning
something that is more important than other things and needs attention first
Example
Health should be our top priority.
Gesundheit sollte unsere oberste Priorität sein.
A2 noun /ɪmˈplɔɪər/

employer

Arbeitgeber
Meaning
A person or organization that hires and pays people to work.
Example
The employer promised better benefits to attract skilled workers.
Der Arbeitgeber versprach bessere Leistungen, um qualifizierte Arbeiter anzuziehen.
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

karat

Karat
Meaning
A unit for measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.
Example
The ring was made of 18-karat gold.
Der Ring war aus 18 Karat Gold gemacht.
C2 verb /ˈtʃæfɪŋ/

chaffing

necken
Meaning
Teasing or joking in a lighthearted way.
Example
They were chaffing each other during lunch.
Sie neckten sich während des Mittagessens.
B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

pflücken, Mut fassen
Meaning
to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination
Example
She plucked a flower from the garden.
Sie pflückte eine Blume aus dem Garten.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzæs.trəs/

Disastrous

katastrophal
Meaning
extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage
Example
The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city.
Der Hurrikan hatte katastrophale Auswirkungen auf die Stadt.
C1 verb /prɪˈkluːd/

preclude

verhindern
Meaning
To prevent something from happening; to make impossible.
Example
Heavy rain precluded the possibility of a picnic.
Starker Regen verhinderte die Möglichkeit eines Picknicks.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/

Indescribable

unbeschreiblich
Meaning
impossible to describe or express in words; beyond description
Example
The beauty of the sunset was indescribable.
Die Schönheit des Sonnenuntergangs war unbeschreiblich.
B2 noun /ˈder.ɪŋ/

Daring

Waghalsigkeit; Bereitschaft, Risiken einzugehen
Meaning
adventurous courage; willingness to take risks
Example
The mountain climber's daring impressed everyone at the base camp.
Der Wagemut des Bergsteigers beeindruckte alle im Basislager.
C1 noun /haʊnd/

Hound

Jagdhund
Meaning
a dog bred for hunting, typically having a keen sense of smell
Example
The bloodhound tracked the scent through the dense forest.
Der Bloodhound verfolgte die Spur durch den dichten Wald.
C2 noun /oʊˈtɜːr/

hauteur

hochmut
Meaning
disdainful pride; arrogance
Example
His hauteur made it difficult for others to approach him.
Sein Hochmut machte es schwierig für andere, sich ihm zu nähern.
A2 noun /ˈɒm.lət/

Omelet

Omelette
Meaning
a dish made from beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan and often folded around a filling
Example
She made a cheese omelet for breakfast.
Sie machte ein Käseomelette zum Frühstück.
C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsɪv/

delusive

trügerisch
Meaning
Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.
Example
His promises turned out to be delusive and untrustworthy.
Seine Versprechen erwiesen sich als trügerisch und unzuverlässig.
C2 verb /rɪˈspaɪər/

respire

atmen
Meaning
To breathe in and out; to inhale and exhale.
Example
Plants also respire to release energy.
Pflanzen atmen auch, um Energie freizusetzen.
A2 noun /ˈɡrəʊsəri ʃɒp/

grocery shop

Lebensmittelladen
Meaning
a retail store where food and everyday household items are sold
Example
She stopped by the grocery shop to buy vegetables and milk.
Sie ging in den Lebensmittelladen, um Gemüse und Milch zu kaufen.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈwɒn.tɪd/

Unwanted

unerwünscht
Meaning
not desired or welcome; not wanted
Example
He felt like an unwanted guest at the meeting.
Er fühlte sich wie ein unerwünschter Gast bei der Besprechung.
B2 noun /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

Brüderlichkeit
Meaning
The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests
Example
The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.
Die Soldaten teilten ein starkes Gefühl der Brüderlichkeit.
C2 noun /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/

Malediction

Fluch
Meaning
A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell
Example
The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.
Die Hexe sprach einen schrecklichen Fluch über ihre Feinde.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

impropriety

Ungehörigkeit
Meaning
Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.
Example
The politician was accused of financial impropriety.
Der Politiker wurde der finanziellen Ungehörigkeit beschuldigt.
C1 noun /ˈkɒmən kɑːp/

Common Carp

Karpfen
Meaning
A large freshwater fish widely cultivated for food
Example
Common carp is an important fish in aquaculture.
Der Karpfen ist ein wichtiger Fisch in der Aquakultur.
C2 noun /ˈɪd.i.ə.si/

Idiocy

Idiotie
Meaning
extremely stupid behavior or actions; foolishness
Example
The decision to ignore safety protocols was pure idiocy that endangered everyone.
Die Entscheidung, die Sicherheitsprotokolle zu ignorieren, war pure Idiotie, die alle in Gefahr brachte.
C1 noun /ˈkʌl.ən.dər/

Colander

Sieb
Meaning
a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice
Example
She drained the pasta using a colander.
Sie hat die Pasta mit einem Sieb abgegossen.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈʌtərəbl/

unutterable

unbeschreiblich
Meaning
Too great, intense, or awful to be expressed or described in words.
Example
She was filled with unutterable joy at the news of her success.
Sie war von unbeschreiblicher Freude erfüllt, als sie die Nachricht über ihren Erfolg hörte.
C1 noun /kənˈtʃɛrtoʊ/

concerto

Musikalische Komposition
Meaning
a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra
Example
She played a Mozart concerto with the orchestra.
Sie spielte ein Mozart-Konzert mit dem Orchester.
B2 adjective /ɡeɪ/

gay

schwul
Meaning
sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively
Example
He came out as gay during college.
Er kam während des Studiums als schwul heraus.
B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

Glück
Meaning
showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective
Example
He is very possessive about his car.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A1 verb /brɪŋ/

bring

bringen
Meaning
to carry or take something to a place; to come with something
Example
Please bring your books to class tomorrow.
Bitte bring deine Bücher morgen in den Unterricht.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪzər/

miser

Geizhals
Meaning
A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.
Example
The old miser refused to donate even a penny to charity.
Der alte Geizhals weigerte sich, auch nur einen Cent für wohltätige Zwecke zu spenden.
B1 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ/

decision-making

Entscheidungsfindung
Meaning
the process of making decisions, especially important or business-related decisions
Example
The CEO's decision-making was crucial for the success of the company.
Die Entscheidungsfindung des CEO war entscheidend für den Erfolg des Unternehmens.
C2 noun /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/

rhetorician

Rhetoriker
Meaning
A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric or persuasive speaking/writing.
Example
The rhetorician captivated the audience with his eloquence.
Der Rhetoriker fesselte das Publikum mit seiner Eloquenz.
A2 noun /ænt/

Ant

Ameise
Meaning
a small insect that lives in organized colonies and is known for hard work
Example
The ant carried a crumb that was twice its size.
Die Ameise trug ein Stück, das doppelt so groß wie sie war.
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɔːtəntli/

importantly

wichtigerweise
Meaning
in a way that is of great significance or value
Example
Importantly, the report highlights the need for immediate action.
Wichtigerweise hebt der Bericht die Notwendigkeit sofortiger Maßnahmen hervor.
C2 noun /kəˈraʊzl/

carousal

lautstarker Party
Meaning
A noisy or lively drinking party or festivity.
Example
They were exhausted after a night of wild carousal.
Sie waren nach einer Nacht der wilden lautstarken Party erschöpft.
C2 noun /pɪˈnɒlədʒi/

penology

Strafvollzugswissenschaft
Meaning
The study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation.
Example
He decided to specialize in penology to help improve the prison system.
Er entschloss sich, sich auf Strafvollzugswissenschaft zu spezialisieren, um das Gefängnissystem zu verbessern.
A2 verb /tʃɪər/

cheer

jubeln
Meaning
to shout in encouragement or support; to make someone feel happier
Example
The fans cheered loudly when their team scored a goal.
Die Fans jubelten laut, als ihr Team ein Tor schoss.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.drəʊˌpaʊər ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

hydropower generation

Wasserkraftproduktion
Meaning
The production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.
Example
Hydropower generation promotes green energy.
Die Wasserkraftproduktion fördert grüne Energie.
C1 noun /ˈtʃæriət/

Chariot

Kriegsgespann
Meaning
an ancient horse-drawn vehicle used in warfare and racing
Example
The warrior rode his chariot into battle with great courage.
Der Krieger fuhr mit seinem Kriegsgespann mutig in die Schlacht.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Unmanageable

unüberschaubar; außer Kontrolle
Meaning
difficult or impossible to control or handle
Example
The large class became unmanageable without proper supervision.
Die große Klasse wurde ohne richtige Aufsicht unüberschaubar.
A1 verb /tʃuːz/

choose

wählen
Meaning
to pick or select from several options
Example
I always choose healthy food options.
Ich wähle immer gesunde Essensoptionen.
B2 noun /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

legislation

Gesetzgebung
Meaning
laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws
Example
The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.
Die Regierung verabschiedete eine neue Gesetzgebung zum Schutz der Umwelt.
A2 verb /kræʃ/

crash

Glück
Meaning
To collide violently; to suddenly stop working (for machines or computers).
Example
The car crashed into the wall at high speed.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

ansammeln
Meaning
to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition
Example
Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.
Staubpartikel akkumulieren mit der Zeit, um größere Himmelskörper zu bilden.
B2 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

poetisch
Meaning
having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative
Example
Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.
Ihre Rede hatte einen poetischen Rhythmus, der das Publikum fesselte.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/

unpropitious

ungünstig
Meaning
Not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.
Example
The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions.
Das Team begann seine Reise unter ungünstigen Wetterbedingungen.
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.
B1 noun /ˈkær.ə.væn/

Caravan

Karawane
Meaning
a group of people traveling together, especially through desert areas
Example
The merchant caravan crossed the desert with camels carrying precious goods.
Die Karawane von Händlern überquerte die Wüste mit Kamelen, die wertvolle Waren trugen.
C1 noun /fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

facilitation

Erleichterung
Meaning
The action of facilitating or making an action or process easier or helping bring about an outcome.
Example
Her facilitation made the meeting run smoothly.
Ihre Erleichterung hat dazu beigetragen, dass das Treffen reibungslos verlief.
C2 noun /tiːˈtoʊtəlɪzəm/

teetotalism

Vollständige Abstinenz von Alkohol
Meaning
the practice or principle of abstaining completely from alcoholic drinks
Example
He practiced teetotalism throughout his life.
Er praktizierte Teetotalismus sein ganzes Leben lang.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɪʒən/

parisian

mit Paris verbunden
Meaning
relating to Paris or its people
Example
She wore a Parisian style dress at the party.
Sie trug ein pariser Stil-Kleid auf der Party.
C2 adjective /ədˈmɒnɪtəri/

admonitory

ermahnend
Meaning
giving or conveying a warning or reprimand
Example
She gave him an admonitory glance.
Sie warf ihm einen ermahnenden Blick zu.
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlkər/

sepulcher

Grabkammer
Meaning
A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.
Example
The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.
Der alte König wurde in einer großen Grabkammer beigesetzt.
C1 verb /kwɑːʃ/

quash

aufheben
Meaning
To reject or void something legally or to put an end to something forcefully.
Example
The court quashed the decision due to lack of evidence.
Das Gericht hat die Entscheidung wegen fehlender Beweise aufgehoben.
C2 noun, adjective /ˈɡɒsəmər/

gossamer

etwas zartes
Meaning
Something light, thin, and delicate, like a fine fabric or cobweb.
Example
The bride's veil was made of delicate gossamer fabric.
Der Schleier der Braut war aus zartem Gossamertuch gefertigt.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjʊər/

endure

ertragen
Meaning
to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently
Example
He had to endure years of hardship before achieving success.
Er musste Jahre der Not ertragen, bevor er Erfolg hatte.
C1 adjective পারসিভেবল

perceivable

wahrnehmbar
Meaning
Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.
Example
The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas.
Die Veränderungen im Winterwetter sind in ländlichen Gebieten wahrnehmbar.
C1 noun /ˈnjuːtrɪənt dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

nutrient deficiency

Nährstoffmangel
Meaning
A lack of essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth, which can result in poor crop development, reduced yields, and increased susceptibility to diseases.
Example
Nutrient deficiency in the soil can reduce crop productivity.
Ein Nährstoffmangel im Boden kann die Produktivität der Ernte verringern.
A1 adjective /lɔːŋ/

Long

lang
Meaning
having great length; extended in distance or time
Example
The long road stretched for miles ahead.
Die lange Straße erstreckte sich über viele Meilen.
C2 noun /ˌhɛtərəʤəˈniːɪti/

heterogeneity

Heterogenität
Meaning
the quality or state of being diverse in character or content
Example
The cultural heterogeneity of the city makes it vibrant and unique.
Die kulturelle Heterogenität der Stadt macht sie lebendig und einzigartig.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

nicht trivial
Meaning
Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.
Example
Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.
Die Lösung der Gleichung stellte sich als nicht triviale Aufgabe heraus.
B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

Charakterentwicklung
Meaning
The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.
Example
The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.
Die Charakterentwicklung von Sydney Carton ist tiefgründig.
C1 noun /ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪst/

pacifist

Friedensapostel
Meaning
a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence
Example
She is a committed pacifist who campaigns against armed conflict.
Sie ist eine engagierte Friedensapostelin, die gegen bewaffnete Konflikte kämpft.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

gebunden / begrenzt
Meaning
To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
Example
The dog bounded across the field with joy.
Der Hund sprang fröhlich über das Feld.
A2 noun /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

department

abteilung
Meaning
a division of a large organization such as a government, university, or company
Example
She works in the marketing department.
Sie arbeitet in der Marketingabteilung.
C1 verb, noun /ˈɡrɪməs/

grimace

Grimasse
Meaning
to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain
Example
He grimaced when he tasted the sour fruit.
Er verzog das Gesicht, als er die saure Frucht probierte.
C2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gambol

freudig springen
Meaning
to run or jump about playfully
Example
The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun.
Die Lämmer sprangen freudig auf dem Feld unter der Sonne.
C1 verb /dɪˈtrækt/

detract

minderwertig machen
Meaning
To reduce or take away the worth or value of something.
Example
His rude behavior will detract from his good reputation.
Sein unhöfliches Verhalten wird seinen guten Ruf schmälern.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.mənt/

Moment

Moment
Meaning
a very brief period of time; an exact point in time
Example
Please wait a moment while I check your order.
Bitte warten Sie einen Moment, während ich Ihre Bestellung überprüfe.
C1 noun /pʌnˈdʒɑː.bi/

Punjabi

punjabi
Meaning
a traditional long shirt worn in South Asia, typically loose-fitting
Example
He wore a white punjabi for the festival celebration.
Er trug einen weißen Punjabi zur Festivalfeier.
C2 noun /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

idiosyncrasy

Idiosynkrasie
Meaning
A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.
Example
One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while working.
Eine ihrer Idiosynkrasien war es, beim Arbeiten zu summen.
A2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/

intelligent

intelligent
Meaning
Having or showing high mental capacity, quick to learn and understand.
Example
She is one of the most intelligent students in the class.
Sie ist eine der intelligentesten Schülerinnen in der Klasse.
B2 noun /hʌb/

hub

zentrale
Meaning
the central part of a place or activity where things converge
Example
The city is the hub of the country's trade network.
Die Stadt ist das Zentrum des Handelsnetzwerks des Landes.
C1 noun /naɪˈiːvteɪ/

naivete

Naivität
Meaning
The quality of being naive; lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
Example
His naivete made him an easy target for manipulation.
Seine Naivität machte ihn zu einem leichten Ziel für Manipulation.
B2 adjective /ˈʌt.ɚ/

Utter

vollständig; absolut; total
Meaning
complete; absolute; total
Example
The movie was an utter disaster at the box office.
Der Film war eine völlige Katastrophe an der Kinokasse.
B2 adjective kɒnˈtek.stju.əl

contextual

kontextuell
Meaning
Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.
Example
Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.
Kontextuelle Bedeutung ändert sich je nach Gebrauch.
C1 noun /dɪn/

din

Lärm
Meaning
a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
Example
The din of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.
Der Lärm des Verkehrs draußen erschwerte das Konzentrieren.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪm/

inflame

entzünden
Meaning
to arouse strong feelings or provoke anger; to cause inflammation in the body
Example
The politician's remarks served to inflame public opinion.
Die Bemerkungen des Politikers haben dazu beigetragen, die öffentliche Meinung zu entflammen.
B1 adjective /ˈtɪpɪkəl/

typical

mit den üblichen Eigenschaften einer bestimmten Art von Person oder Ding
Meaning
having the usual qualities of a particular type of person or thing
Example
It was a typical summer day, hot and humid.
Es war ein typischer Sommertag, heiß und feucht.
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːˌblaɪnd/

purblind

blind oder ahnungslos
Meaning
Having impaired or defective vision; lacking insight or understanding.
Example
The purblind approach to the problem led to many mistakes.
Der purblinde Ansatz für das Problem führte zu vielen Fehlern.
B2 adjective dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv

disruptive

störend, destabilisierend
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause disruption.
Example
Deforestation has a disruptive effect on wildlife.
Abholzung hat eine störende Wirkung auf die Tierwelt.
A1 preposition /ɪn ˈfrʌnt əv/

in front of

vor
Meaning
positioned before or ahead of something; facing or located at the forward side of a person or object
Example
She stood in front of the building.
Sie stand vor dem Gebäude.
C1 noun /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtər/

gladiator

Gladiator
Meaning
A man trained to fight in public contests in ancient Rome.
Example
The gladiator fought bravely in the arena.
Der Gladiator kämpfte tapfer in der Arena.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪvən/

maven

Experte
Meaning
an expert or connoisseur in a particular field
Example
He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends.
Er ist ein Tech-Experte, der immer die neuesten Trends kennt.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrtərər/

barterer

Tauschhändler
Meaning
A person who trades goods or services without using money.
Example
The barterer exchanged fruits for some pottery.
Der Tauschhändler tauschte Obst gegen Töpferwaren.
C1 verb /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

pacify

besänftigen
Meaning
To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.
Example
The mother tried to pacify her crying child.
Die Mutter versuchte, ihr weinendes Kind zu besänftigen.
C1 adjective /ˈpærəmaʊnt/

paramount

von größter Bedeutung
Meaning
more important than anything else; supreme
Example
Safety is of paramount importance in this factory.
Sicherheit hat in dieser Fabrik von größter Bedeutung.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌteɪtər/

commentator

Kommentator
Meaning
a person who reports and discusses events, especially on TV or radio
Example
The commentator described the football match in detail.
Der Kommentator beschrieb das Fußballspiel im Detail.
A2 adjective/noun /ˈɪndiən/

indian

indisch
Meaning
Relating to India, its people, or their culture.
Example
She loves Indian food, especially biryani.
Sie liebt indisches Essen, besonders Biryani.
A2 noun /ˈɛndʒɪn/

engine

Motor
Meaning
A machine designed to convert energy into mechanical power.
Example
The car's engine failed on the highway.
Der Motor des Autos ist auf der Autobahn ausgefallen.
C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

zusammenleben
Meaning
To live together, often as partners without being married.
Example
They decided to cohabit before getting married.
Sie beschlossen, vor der Hochzeit zusammenzuleben.
A2 adjective /ˈɡoʊldən/

Golden

golden
Meaning
having the color of gold; bright yellow
Example
The golden sunset painted the sky beautifully.
Der goldene Sonnenuntergang malte den Himmel wunderschön.
C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

Pfaunin
Meaning
female peacock
Example
The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.
Die Pfaunin ist weniger farbenfroh als der männliche Pfau.
C1 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

Moratorium
Meaning
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
Example
The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.
Die Regierung kündigte ein Moratorium für neue Bergbau-Lizenzen an.
B1 adjective /ˈsoʊ kɔːld/

so-called

sogenannt
Meaning
referred to as or known by a particular name or title, often misleadingly
Example
The so-called expert couldn't answer the question.
Der sogenannte Experte konnte die Frage nicht beantworten.
A2 noun /mjuˈziːəm/

museum

Museum
Meaning
a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited
Example
We visited the art museum to see the new exhibition.
Wir besuchten das Kunstmuseum, um die neue Ausstellung zu sehen.
A2 adjective /pəˈlaɪt/

Polite

höflich; respektvoll; zuvorkommend
Meaning
having good manners; respectful; courteous
Example
He was very polite and respectful to everyone.
Er war sehr höflich und respektvoll zu allen.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

wegwerfen
Meaning
to throw away something that is no longer needed
Example
She decided to discard the old clothes.
Sie entschied sich, die alten Kleider wegzuwerfen.
C2 noun /strəˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˌflaʊ.ər/

Stramonium flower

stramonienblume
Meaning
A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties
Example
The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance.
Die Stramonienblume blüht in der Nacht mit einem süßen Duft.
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfər/

cartographer

Kartograf
Meaning
A person who makes maps.
Example
The cartographer carefully drew the map of the new territory.
Der Kartograf zeichnete sorgfältig die Karte des neuen Gebiets.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənts/

condiments

Gewürze oder Saucen
Meaning
Seasonings or sauces used to add flavor to food.
Example
Ketchup and mustard are popular condiments for burgers.
Ketchup und Senf sind beliebte Gewürze für Burger.
C2 verb /əˈmælɡəmeɪt/

amalgamate

verschmelzen
Meaning
to combine or unite to form one organization or structure; to merge
Example
The two companies decided to amalgamate their operations.
Die beiden Unternehmen beschlossen, ihre Operationen zu verschmelzen.
C1 noun /ˈʌlsər/

ulcer

Meaning
a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane that does not heal easily
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine to treat the stomach ulcer.
C1 noun /ˈpɛndjələm/

pendulum

pendel
Meaning
A weight suspended from a pivot so that it swings freely, often used to regulate clocks.
Example
The pendulum swung back and forth inside the clock.
Der Pendel schwang vor und zurück im Inneren der Uhr.
C1 noun ˌpriː.dɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən

predisposition

Veranlagung
Meaning
A natural tendency or inclination toward a particular behavior or condition.
Example
Genetic factors can influence a person's predisposition to diseases.
Genetische Faktoren können die Prädisposition einer Person zu Krankheiten beeinflussen.
C2 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

Banalität
Meaning
The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.
Example
The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
Die Rede wurde für ihre Banalität und den Mangel an Originalität kritisiert.
C2 noun /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

hexapod

Hexapod
Meaning
An insect or other organism with six legs.
Example
The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf.
Der Wissenschaftler beobachtete einen Hexapoden, der auf dem Blatt kroch.
C2 noun /ˌɪlɪbəˈræləti/

illiberality

Intoleranz
Meaning
The quality of being illiberal; lack of tolerance or generosity.
Example
The illiberality of the new laws alarmed the citizens.
Die Illiberalität der neuen Gesetze alarmierte die Bürger.
C2 verb /fɔːrˈfɛnd/

forfend

schützen, verteidigen, abwenden
Meaning
to protect or defend against something undesirable; to prevent
Example
May good fortune forfend any danger from our journey.
Möge das Glück uns vor jeder Gefahr auf unserer Reise bewahren.
B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

Katastrophe
Meaning
A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.
Example
The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.
Das Erdbeben war eine Katastrophe für die gesamte Region.
B2 noun /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzəm/

catholicism

Katholizismus
Meaning
The faith, practice, and church order of the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
Catholicism has a long history and rich traditions.
Der Katholizismus hat eine lange Geschichte und reiche Traditionen.