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B2 adverb /ˈvɜː.tʃu.ə.li/

Virtually

praktisch; fast;
Meaning
nearly; almost; in effect though not in name
Example
The building was virtually destroyed in the earthquake.
Das Gebäude wurde beim Erdbeben praktisch zerstört.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.bɔːl/

Eyeball

Augapfel
Meaning
the round part of the eye within the eyelids and socket
Example
The doctor examined his eyeball carefully.
Der Arzt hat seinen Augapfel sorgfältig untersucht.
B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

erschrecken
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
Das laute Geräusch erschreckte die Kinder.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/

intensify

intensivieren
Meaning
To make something stronger, more extreme, or more forceful.
Example
The storm is expected to intensify overnight.
Der Sturm wird voraussichtlich über Nacht intensiver werden.
B2 verb /əˈsend/

ascend

aufsteigen
Meaning
to go up or climb to a higher position; to rise
Example
The climbers will ascend the mountain at dawn.
Die Kletterer werden den Berg bei Dämmerung aufsteigen.
B2 noun /ˈbɛərɪŋ/

bearing

Verhalten / Haltung
Meaning
a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something
Example
Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room.
Ihre ruhige Haltung beeindruckte alle im Raum.
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Allegation

Anschuldigung
Meaning
a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal
Example
The allegation against him was proven false.
Die Anschuldigung gegen ihn wurde als falsch erwiesen.
B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

Angst oder Nervosität
Meaning
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
Example
Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.
Meditation hilft, Angst und Stress zu reduzieren.
B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

anerkennen
Meaning
to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize
Example
She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.
Sie erkannte ihren Fehler an und entschuldigte sich.
B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

rasieren
Meaning
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
Example
He likes to shave every morning before work.
Er rasiert sich gerne jeden Morgen vor der Arbeit.
B2 noun /ˈɑp.tə.mɪst/

Optimist

Optimist
Meaning
a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future; someone who sees the good side of things
Example
As an optimist, she always believed things would improve.
Als Optimist glaubte sie immer, dass sich die Dinge verbessern würden.
B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

Abholzung
Meaning
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.
Example
Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.
Abholzung beschleunigt den Verlust der biologischen Vielfalt.
B2 adverb /ˈkrɪtɪkli/

critically

kritisch
Meaning
in a way that expresses disapproval or a very serious, important way
Example
He was critically injured in the accident.
Er wurde bei dem Unfall kritisch verletzt.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

wahrscheinlich
Meaning
likely to happen; expected; plausible
Example
It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
Es ist wahrscheinlich, dass es morgen regnet, basierend auf der Wettervorhersage.
B2 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

Kompetenz
Meaning
Competency or skill; expertise.
Example
His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.
Seine Kompetenz in mehreren Sprachen ist bemerkenswert.
B2 adjective /dɛns/

dense

dicht
Meaning
Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.
Example
The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.
Der Wald war so dicht, dass wenig Sonnenlicht den Boden erreichte.
B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

Leitartikel
Meaning
A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.
Example
The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.
Die Zeitung veröffentlichte einen Leitartikel, der die Politik der Regierung kritisierte.
B2 noun /ˈkiːɒsk/

kiosk

Kiosk
Meaning
A small, open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.
Example
She bought a bottle of water from the kiosk near the station.
Sie kaufte eine Flasche Wasser am Kiosk in der Nähe des Bahnhofs.
B2 adverb /ˈdɪmli/

dimly

schwach
Meaning
in a faint or unclear way; with little light
Example
The room was dimly lit by a single candle.
Der Raum war schwach von einer einzigen Kerze beleuchtet.
B2 adjective /ˈɔɪl.i/

Oily

ölig; mit Öl bedeckt; fettig
Meaning
covered with oil; containing oil; greasy
Example
Her oily skin needs special care.
Ihre ölige Haut braucht besondere Pflege.
B2 adjective ˈɡluːmi

gloomy

düster
Meaning
Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic.
Example
The atmosphere suddenly turned gloomy.
Die Atmosphäre wurde plötzlich düster.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

benachbart; angrenzend; benachbart
Meaning
situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering
Example
We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.
Wir besuchen oft unsere Nachbarländer für den Handel.
B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

Cabriolet, Auto mit faltbarem Dach
Meaning
able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down
Example
She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.
Sie fuhr ihr neues Cabriolet auf der Küstenstraße.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

entgegengesetzt; gegensätzlich;
Meaning
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different
Example
Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.
Im Gegensatz zu der weit verbreiteten Meinung können Katzen sehr gesellige Tiere sein.
B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

Waffel (Lebensmittel), vage sprechen
Meaning
as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision
Example
He kept waffling instead of making a decision.
Er redete immer wieder und konnte keine Entscheidung treffen.
B2 noun /haɪˈiː.nə/

Hyena

hyäne
Meaning
a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a sound like laughter
Example
The hyena laughed in the darkness of the night.
Die Hyäne lachte in der Dunkelheit der Nacht.
B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

verschlechtert
Meaning
To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.
Die Luftqualität verschlechtert sich aufgrund der Verschmutzung.
B2 noun /əˈdɪkʃən/

addiction

Sucht
Meaning
A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.
Example
His addiction to video games affected his studies.
Seine Sucht nach Videospielen beeinflusste seine Studien.
B2 noun pɛsts

pests

Schädlinge, schädliche Tiere
Meaning
Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.
Example
Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.
Schädlinge können Ernten schädigen und Krankheiten verursachen.
B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

geschickt
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
Sie malte das Porträt geschickt in nur zwei Stunden.
B2 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

Couch
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms
Example
The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.
Die Familie versammelte sich auf dem Sofa, um einen Film zu sehen.
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

diagnosis

Diagnose
Meaning
The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.
Example
The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.
Die Diagnose bestätigte, dass sie Diabetes hatte.
B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

tiefe Farbe
Meaning
a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color
Example
The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.
Der Künstler benutzte tiefe Farben, um einen dramatischen Effekt zu erzeugen.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

unbemerkt; ignoriert
Meaning
not seen or observed; ignored
Example
His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.
Seine harte Arbeit blieb vom Manager unbeachtet.
B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

Prozess; Test
Meaning
a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality
Example
The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.
Der Mordprozess dauerte drei Wochen im Bezirksgericht.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

Halbkreis
Meaning
Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.
Example
The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.
Die Schüler saßen in einem Halbkreis um den Lehrer.
B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

Erziehung
Meaning
The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.
Example
Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.
Effektive Erziehung hilft Kindern, Vertrauen und Unabhängigkeit zu entwickeln.
B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

diktieren
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
Der Chef diktiert Briefe an seinen Sekretär.
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

umsetzen
Meaning
To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.
Example
Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.
Es ist entscheidend, Bildungspolitiken umzusetzen, um Fortschritte zu erzielen.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

Nähen
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
Sie näht am Wochenende gerne ihre eigenen Kleidungsstücke.
B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

diagnostizieren
Meaning
To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte ihn mit einer Lungenentzündung.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːst/

exhaust

erschöpfen
Meaning
to tire out completely; to use up resources
Example
The long journey exhausted the children.
Die lange Reise hat die Kinder erschöpft.
B2 noun /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

unglück
Meaning
Bad luck or an unfortunate event.
Example
He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.
Er erlitt das Unglück, während der Rezession seinen Job zu verlieren.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡən/

organ

Organ
Meaning
a part of the body that performs a specific function
Example
The heart is an important organ in the human body.
Das Herz ist ein wichtiges Organ im menschlichen Körper.
B2 noun /spæn/

span

Spannweite
Meaning
the full extent or length of something from one end to another
Example
The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.
Die Brücke hat eine Spannweite von mehr als 500 Metern.
B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

allmählich nachlassen
Meaning
to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away
Example
The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.
Die Aufregung des Events begann nach ein paar Stunden zu verblassen.
B2 noun /ˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Probability

Wahrscheinlichkeit
Meaning
the likelihood that something will happen; a mathematical measure of how likely something is to occur
Example
There is a high probability of rain tomorrow.
Es gibt eine hohe Wahrscheinlichkeit für Regen morgen.
B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

ein schrilles Geräusch machen
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound
Example
The car screeched to a halt.
Das Auto schrillte und hielt abrupt an.
B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

numerisch
Meaning
relating to or expressed in numbers
Example
The report provides numerical data on population growth.
Der Bericht liefert numerische Daten zum Bevölkerungswachstum.
B2 noun /ˈtɛnənsi/

tenancy

Mietverhältnis
Meaning
The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.
Example
The tenancy agreement was signed for two years.
Der Mietvertrag wurde für zwei Jahre unterzeichnet.
B2 noun /ˈɜː.dʒən.si/

Urgency

Dringlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance
Example
The urgency of the situation required immediate medical attention.
Die Dringlichkeit der Situation erforderte sofortige medizinische Aufmerksamkeit.
B2 verb /əˈweɪt/

await

warten
Meaning
to wait for someone or something; to expect
Example
We await your response with great anticipation.
Wir erwarten deine Antwort mit großer Vorfreude.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

Verkleidung; Tarnung
Meaning
a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth
Example
The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.
Der Spion trug ein ausgeklügeltes Kostüm, um nicht von seinen Feinden erkannt zu werden.
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːk

framework

Rahmen
Meaning
An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object; a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.
Example
A strong framework is vital for governance.
Ein starker Rahmen ist entscheidend für die Governance.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

gleichgültig
Meaning
having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another
Example
She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.
Sie war gleichgültig gegenüber dem Ausgang des Spiels.
B2 noun /ˈbɑː.li/

Barley

gerste
Meaning
a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed
Example
The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn.
Der Bauer erntete Gerste von seinen Feldern im Herbst.
B2 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

eine Krone oder eine kranzähnliche Struktur; bezieht sich auch auf die äußere Atmosphäre der Sonne
Meaning
a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun
Example
The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.
Die Korona der Sonne war während der totalen Sonnenfinsternis sichtbar.
B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

poliert, raffiniert und elegant
Meaning
refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior
Example
She gave a polished performance at the recital.
Sie gab eine polierte Vorstellung beim Recital.
B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

Fußsohle; Schuhsohle
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
Ich habe eine Blase an der Sohle meines Fußes.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

Nebentätigkeit
Meaning
An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.
Example
The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.
Die Nebentätigkeiten führten zu einem besseren gegenseitigen Verständnis.
B2 noun /ˌɡriːn ˈen.ə.dʒi/

green energy

grüne Energie
Meaning
Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.
Example
Green energy reduces environmental harm.
Grüne Energie reduziert den Umweltschaden.
B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

Sportler
Meaning
A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.
Example
He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.
Er ist ein wahrer Sportler, immer fair und respektvoll gegenüber seinen Gegnern.
B2 adjective ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl

instrumental

instrumentell
Meaning
Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.
Example
Children can be instrumental in building a better society.
Kinder können bei der Schaffung einer besseren Gesellschaft eine wichtige Rolle spielen.
B2 verb /ˈmɒdənaɪz/

modernize

modernisieren
Meaning
To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.
Example
The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine IT-Infrastruktur zu modernisieren.
B2 noun ˈlaɪv.stɒk ˈfɑː.mɪŋ

livestock farming

Viehzucht
Meaning
The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.
Example
Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security.
Viehzucht spielt eine entscheidende Rolle in der Ernährungssicherheit.
B2 verb /tʃænt/

chant

singen
Meaning
to sing or recite in a rhythmic way
Example
The monks chant prayers in the temple.
Die Mönche singen Gebete im Tempel.
B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

wohl
Meaning
used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people
Example
She is arguably the most talented player on the team.
Sie ist wohl die talentierteste Spielerin im Team.
B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

duft
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
Example
The scent of roses filled the garden.
Der Duft der Rosen erfüllte den Garten.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

tolerant
Meaning
Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.
Example
He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.
Er ist sehr tolerant gegenüber den Überzeugungen anderer Menschen.
B2 noun/verb /ˈbʌfər/

buffer

Puffer / Stoßdämpfer
Meaning
Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.
Example
The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management.
Die Organisation fungiert als Puffer zwischen den Arbeitern und der Geschäftsführung.
B2 noun /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkraʊ.dɪŋ/

overcrowding

übermäßige Menschenansammlungen
Meaning
Excessive crowd or packed condition, having more people or vehicles in a place than the approved capacity.
Example
The subway system suffers from severe overcrowding during peak hours.
Das U-Bahn-System leidet während der Hauptverkehrszeiten unter schwerer Überfüllung.
B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

ausrichten
Meaning
Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.
Example
Aligning education with global standards is vital.
Die Ausrichtung der Bildung mit globalen Standards ist wichtig.
B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

streben
Meaning
to have a strong desire to achieve something
Example
Many students aspire to study abroad.
Viele Studenten streben danach, im Ausland zu studieren.
B2 noun /ˈædvərtaɪzər/

advertiser

Werbetreibender
Meaning
a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event
Example
The advertiser paid millions for a Super Bowl commercial spot.
Der Werbetreibende zahlte Millionen für einen Super-Bowl-Werbespot.
B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

Kaufkraft
Meaning
The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.
Example
Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.
Wegen der Inflation ist die Kaufkraft der Menschen gesunken.
B2 noun /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

distribution

Verteilung
Meaning
the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places
Example
The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas.
Das Unternehmen verwaltet die Verteilung von Lebensmittelvorräten in ländliche Gebiete.
B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

kollektives Handeln
Meaning
Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.
Example
Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.
Kollektives Handeln ist notwendig, um den Klimawandel zu mildern.
B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

sentimental
Meaning
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
Example
She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.
Sie wurde sentimental, als sie alte Familienfotos ansah.
B2 noun /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Hesitation

Zögern; Zweifel
Meaning
the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act
Example
After a moment of hesitation, she decided to accept the challenging job offer from the company.
Nach einem Moment des Zögerns entschied sie sich, das herausfordernde Jobangebot der Firma anzunehmen.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.sə.taɪl/

versatile

vielseitig
Meaning
Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many uses or applications.
Example
He is a versatile musician who can play multiple instruments.
Er ist ein vielseitiger Musiker, der mehrere Instrumente spielen kann.
B2 verb /skeər/

scare

erschrecken
Meaning
to frighten someone or make them feel afraid
Example
The loud noise scared the baby.
Der laute Lärm hat das Baby erschreckt.
B2 adjective /ˈfruːt.fəl/

Fruitful

fruchtbar; vorteilhaft; erfolgreich;
Meaning
productive; beneficial; successful;
Example
Our discussion was very fruitful and led to many new ideas.
Unsere Diskussion war sehr fruchtbar und führte zu vielen neuen Ideen.
B2 adjective /prəˈspɛktɪv/

prospective

prospektiv
Meaning
likely or expected to happen in the future; potential
Example
The company is meeting with prospective clients next week.
Das Unternehmen wird nächste Woche mit potenziellen Kunden sprechen.
B2 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

nachfolgend / folgend
Meaning
coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed
Example
In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.
In den folgenden Jahren expandierte das Unternehmen schnell.
B2 noun /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

database

Datenbank
Meaning
a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically
Example
The company's customer details are stored in a secure database.
Die Kundendaten des Unternehmens werden in einer sicheren Datenbank gespeichert.
B2 noun /ɪnˈspekʃən/

inspection

Inspektion
Meaning
a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe
Example
The building passed the safety inspection last week.
Das Gebäude hat die Sicherheitsinspektion letzte Woche bestanden.
B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

Kugel
Meaning
a metal projectile fired from a gun
Example
The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.
Die Kugel verfehlte ihr Ziel und traf die Wand.
B2 noun /dɪkˈteɪtə/

dictator

Diktator
Meaning
a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force
Example
The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.
Der Diktator regierte das Land mit eiserner Faust.
B2 noun /dʒɜːm/

germ

Keim
Meaning
a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease
Example
Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of germs.
Händewaschen hilft, die Verbreitung von Keimen zu verhindern.
B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

zirkulieren, bewegen
Meaning
to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area
Example
Air circulated freely in the open hall.
Die Luft zirkulierte frei im offenen Raum.
B2 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd/

irritated

gereizt
Meaning
feeling annoyed or impatient; having inflamed or sore physical condition
Example
She felt irritated by the constant noise outside her window.
Sie war durch den ständigen Lärm gereizt.
B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

Untersuchung / Anfrage
Meaning
An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.
Example
The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.
Der Ausschuss leitete eine Untersuchung der finanziellen Unregelmäßigkeiten ein.
B2 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

kleiden
Meaning
to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing
Example
She clothed the baby in warm garments.
Sie kleidete das Baby in warme Kleidung.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/

disapproval

Missbilligung
Meaning
The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment
Example
Her parents showed clear disapproval of her decision to drop out of college.
Ihre Eltern zeigten deutliche Missbilligung gegenüber ihrer Entscheidung, das College abzubrechen.
B2 adjective; past participle /ˈɒnəd/

honoured

geehrt
Meaning
treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged
Example
She felt deeply honoured to receive the award.
Sie fühlte sich geehrt, den Preis zu erhalten.
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.
B2 noun /rek/

Wreck

Zerstörung; Wrack;
Meaning
the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
Example
The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.
Das Autowrack blockierte die Autobahn stundenlang.
B2 noun /ˈɛntəti/

entity

Einheit
Meaning
something that exists as a single and complete unit; an organization or being
Example
The new company will operate as a separate legal entity.
Das neue Unternehmen wird als separate juristische Einheit agieren.
B2 adjective /ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl/

insightful

einsichtig
Meaning
Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.
Example
The professor gave an insightful lecture on global economics.
Der Professor hielt einen aufschlussreichen Vortrag über die globale Wirtschaft.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

komisch
Meaning
Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.
Example
His comical expressions made everyone laugh.
Seine komischen Ausdrücke brachten alle zum Lachen.
B2 noun /twɪɡ/

twig

Zweig
Meaning
a small thin branch of a tree or bush
Example
She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.
Sie brach einen Zweig vom Baum ab, um ihn als Stock zu benutzen.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

erschrocken
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
Sie war durch das laute Geräusch draußen erschrocken.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

Kommentar
Meaning
An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.
Example
The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.
Der Kommentar des Professors zum Roman war aufschlussreich.
B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

kugelförmiger Gegenstand; die Erde; ein kugelförmiges Modell der Erde
Meaning
a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth
Example
The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.
Der Lehrer benutzte einen Globus, um den Schülern die Standorte verschiedener Länder zu zeigen.
B2 verb /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/

utilize

nutzen
Meaning
to make practical or effective use of something
Example
The company aims to utilize solar energy for production.
Das Unternehmen strebt an, Solarenergie für die Produktion zu nutzen.
B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

Andenken
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
Ich habe ein kleines Souvenir im Geschenkeladen gekauft.
B2 verb /prəˈhɪbɪt/

prohibit

verbieten
Meaning
to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority
Example
The law prohibits smoking in public places.
Das Gesetz verbietet das Rauchen an öffentlichen Orten.
B2 noun /ˈtes.tɪ.moʊ.ni/

Testimony

Testimonium; Beweis
Meaning
a formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law; evidence or proof
Example
The witness gave compelling testimony during the trial.
Der Zeuge gab während des Prozesses ein überzeugendes Testimonium ab.
B2 noun ˈkwəʊ.tə

quota

Quote
Meaning
A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular.
Example
The quota reform was a key demand.
Die Quotenreform war eine Schlüsselanforderung.
B2 adverb /ðɛrˈæftər/

thereafter

danach
Meaning
from that time on
Example
He moved to Canada and thereafter started a new life.
Er zog nach Kanada und danach begann er ein neues Leben.
B2 verb /əˈbaɪd/

abide

befolgen
Meaning
to accept or act in accordance with; to endure; to dwell
Example
I will abide by the rules of the company.
Ich werde den Regeln des Unternehmens folgen.
B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

nackt; unbedeckt; leer; minimal
Meaning
naked; uncovered; empty; minimal
Example
The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.
Die nackten Wände des Raumes brauchten etwas Dekoration.
B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

egoistisch
Meaning
in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself
Example
He selfishly took all the cookies.
Er nahm alle Kekse egoistisch.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/

undoubtedly

zweifellos
Meaning
without a doubt, certainly
Example
He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.
Er ist zweifellos der beste Spieler im Team.
B2 noun /ˈprɒvɪns/

province

Provinz
Meaning
a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.
Example
The province is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.
Die Provinz ist bekannt für ihr reiches kulturelles Erbe und ihre beeindruckenden Landschaften.
B2 adjective /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

removable

abnehmbar
Meaning
able to be removed or taken away
Example
This phone has a removable battery.
Dieses Telefon hat eine abnehmbare Batterie.
B2 noun /ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/

Uncertainty

unsicherheit; zweifel oder mangel an sicherheit
Meaning
the state of being uncertain; doubt or lack of sureness
Example
The uncertainty about the weather delayed our trip.
Die Unsicherheit über das Wetter verzögerte unsere Reise.
B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

sauer
Meaning
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable
Example
The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
Die Milch ist sauer geworden und riecht furchtbar.
B2 noun /ˈoʊtˌmiːl/

oatmeal

Haferbrei
Meaning
A type of porridge made from ground oats, often eaten for breakfast.
Example
She eats a bowl of oatmeal every morning for breakfast.
Sie isst jeden Morgen eine Schüssel Haferbrei zum Frühstück.
B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

verstehen
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
Es ist schwierig, das Ausmaß der Katastrophe zu begreifen.
B2 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

Trümmer
Meaning
Scattered pieces of waste or remains.
Example
Debris in the eyes causes irritation.
Trümmer in den Augen verursachen Irritationen.