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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.
C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

akkreditieren
Meaning
to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something
Example
The university is accredited by the national education board.
Die Universität ist von der nationalen Bildungsbehörde akkreditiert.
C2 adjective /vaɪˈkɛəriəs/

vicarious

Glück
Meaning
experienced through the feelings or actions of another person
Example
She felt vicarious excitement watching her son win the award.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 adjective /ɪˈmiːdiət/

immediate

sofort
Meaning
happening or done without delay
Example
The doctor gave her immediate attention.
Der Arzt gab ihr sofortige Aufmerksamkeit.
C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

Chronologie
Meaning
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
Example
The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.
Die Chronologie der Dynastie wurde sorgfältig von Historikern studiert.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɔːrs/

Remorse

Reue
Meaning
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed; bitter regret for something done
Example
He felt deep remorse for his actions.
Er fühlte tiefes Bedauern für seine Taten.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.lət/

islet

Inselchen
Meaning
A very small island.
Example
The fishermen rested on a tiny islet before continuing their journey.
Die Fischer ruhten auf einem kleinen Inselchen, bevor sie ihre Reise fortsetzten.
B1 noun /ˈkɜː.ri/

Curry

Curry
Meaning
a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce with hot spices
Example
I love spicy chicken curry with rice.
Ich liebe scharfes Hühnchen-Curry mit Reis.
B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

Folgen
Meaning
the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one
Example
The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.
Die Folgen des Erdbebens waren verheerend.
B2 verb əbˈzɜːrvd

observed

begehen
Meaning
To celebrate or keep a religious or other festival.
Example
The day is observed annually to raise awareness.
Der Tag wird jährlich begangen, um Bewusstsein zu schaffen.
C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.hɑːrˈmɒn.ɪk/

philharmonic

mit einem Sinfonieorchester verbunden
Meaning
relating to a symphony orchestra or its music
Example
The philharmonic orchestra performed a stunning rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
Das philharmonische Orchester führte eine beeindruckende Darbietung von Beethovens Neunter Sinfonie auf.
A2 noun /kənˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃənz/

Congratulations

herzlichen glückwunsch
Meaning
words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion
Example
Congratulations on your promotion! You really deserved this success.
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zu deiner Beförderung! Du hast diesen Erfolg wirklich verdient.
C2 adjective /baɪˈɛniəl/

biennial

biennal
Meaning
happening every two years
Example
The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors.
Das biennale Festival zieht Tausende von Besuchern an.
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.biːz/

rabies

Tollwut
Meaning
A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.
Example
The dog was vaccinated against rabies.
Der Hund wurde gegen Tollwut geimpft.
A2 noun /ɡreɪp/

grape

traube
Meaning
a small, round fruit that grows in clusters on vines and is used to make wine or eaten as food
Example
She picked a bunch of grapes from the vine.
Sie pflückte einen Bund Trauben von der Rebe.
C1 noun /rentʃ/

Wrench

Schraubenschlüssel
Meaning
a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes
Example
He used a wrench to tighten the bolt.
Er benutzte einen Schraubenschlüssel, um die Schraube anzuziehen.
C2 adjective /stɛnˈtɔːriən/

stentorian

donnernd
Meaning
Extremely loud and powerful in sound.
Example
The teacher’s stentorian voice quieted the noisy classroom.
Die donnernde Stimme des Lehrers beruhigte den lauten Klassenraum.
C2 adjective /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

maleficent

malefizierend
Meaning
Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.
Example
The maleficent witch cursed the young princess.
Die malefiziente Hexe verfluchte die junge Prinzessin.
C1 noun /ˈɛksɜːrpt/

excerpt

Auszug
Meaning
A short portion taken from a text, film, or piece of music.
Example
The teacher read an excerpt from the novel.
Der Lehrer las einen Auszug aus dem Roman.
C1 noun, verb /wɪf/

whiff

leichter Duft
Meaning
A brief, faint smell or puff of air; to get a quick smell of something.
Example
I caught a whiff of perfume as she passed by.
Ich habe einen leichten Duft von Parfüm wahrgenommen, als sie vorbeiging.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɑːr.mɪŋ/

charming

charmant
Meaning
Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.
Example
The village is full of charming little houses.
Das Dorf ist voller charmanter kleiner Häuser.
C1 noun /koʊlt/

Colt

Fohlen
Meaning
a young male horse, especially one under four years old
Example
The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle.
Der Bauer trainierte das junge Fohlen, um einen Sattel zu akzeptieren.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələbl/

inviolable

unverletzlich
Meaning
never to be broken, dishonored, or violated
Example
Human rights are considered inviolable in modern democracies.
Menschenrechte gelten in modernen Demokratien als unverletzlich.
C2 adjective /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/

statuesque

statuesk
Meaning
Having the grace, beauty, or dignity of a statue; tall and attractively proportioned.
Example
She had a statuesque figure that turned heads wherever she went.
Sie hatte eine statueske Figur, die überall Köpfe drehte, wohin sie auch ging.
B1 noun /ˈfɑːrməsi/

pharmacy

apotheke
Meaning
A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.
Example
I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.
Ich ging in die Apotheke, um Antibiotika zu kaufen.
B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

Glaubwürdigkeit
Meaning
The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.
Example
His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.
Seine Glaubwürdigkeit als Führer bleibt unbestreitbar.
C1 verb /pɜːrdʒ/

purge

säubern
Meaning
To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.
Example
The new leader promised to purge corruption from the government.
Der neue Führer versprach, die Korruption aus der Regierung zu säubern.
C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

hermetisch
Meaning
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
Example
The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.
Die Gläser wurden hermetisch versiegelt, um die Frische zu bewahren.
A2 verb /kjʊər/

cure

heilen
Meaning
to make someone healthy again after an illness
Example
The new medicine cured her of the infection.
Das neue Medikament heilte sie von der Infektion.
A1 preposition /fɔːr/

for

für
Meaning
used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient
Example
This gift is for you.
Dieses Geschenk ist für dich.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɪfərəl/

peripheral

peripherisch
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.
Example
The town is located on the peripheral area of the city.
Die Stadt liegt im äußeren Bereich der Stadt.
B2 noun ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

revolution

Revolution
Meaning
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
Example
The story is set during the French Revolution.
Die Geschichte spielt während der Französischen Revolution.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/

forepeak

Vorschiffskammer
Meaning
The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.
Example
The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak.
Die Seeleute lagerten zusätzliche Seile in der Vorschiffskammer.
B1 adjective /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

magical

magisch
Meaning
having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic
Example
The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight.
Der Sonnenuntergang über den Bergen war ein magischer Anblick.
B2 noun oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i

obesity

Fettleibigkeit
Meaning
The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.
Example
Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
Fettleibigkeit erhöht das Risiko für Diabetes und Herzkrankheiten.
B1 noun ˈɔːdioʊ ˈlɛsənz

audio lessons

Audiolektionen
Meaning
Educational content delivered through sound recordings, typically used for language learning and skill development.
Example
Audio lessons are useful for listening skills.
Audiolektionen sind nützlich für Hörfähigkeiten.
A1 noun /ˈdænsɪŋ/

dancing

Meaning
the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music
Example
They spent the evening dancing at the party.
C2 adjective /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

esoteric

esoterisch
Meaning
intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge
Example
The professor gave an esoteric lecture on ancient philosophy.
Der Professor hielt einen esoterischen Vortrag über alte Philosophie.
B2 noun ˈstræt.ɪ.dʒiz

strategies

Strategien
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.
Example
Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.
Effektive Strategien können die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels mildern.
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

Aerostat
Meaning
A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.
Example
The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.
Das Militär benutzte ein Aerostat zur Überwachung der Grenze.
C1 noun /ˈhɒl.ə.kɔːst/

holocaust

holocaust
Meaning
A large-scale destruction, especially by fire; historically, the genocide of Jews during World War II.
Example
Millions of people perished during the Holocaust.
Millionen Menschen starben während des Holocausts.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪ.tər/

Fighter

Kampfflugzeug
Meaning
a military aircraft designed for attacking other aircraft; a person who fights
Example
The fighter jet flew overhead during the military parade.
Das Kampfflugzeug flog während der Militärparade über uns hinweg.
B1 noun /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/

nationality

Nationalität
Meaning
The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.
Example
Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France.
Ihre Nationalität ist kanadisch, obwohl sie in Frankreich geboren wurde.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtəbl/

notable

bemerkenswert
Meaning
worthy of attention or notice; remarkable
Example
She made a notable contribution to the project.
Sie leistete einen bemerkenswerten Beitrag zum Projekt.
B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

fangen
Meaning
to take control of something or someone by force
Example
The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.
Die Soldaten haben es geschafft, die feindliche Basis zu erobern.
C2 noun /ˈmoʊlər/

molar

Mahlzahn
Meaning
A large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.
Example
The dentist had to extract his wisdom molar.
Der Zahnarzt musste seinen Weisheitszahn ziehen.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/

exuberant

überschwänglich
Meaning
full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
The children were exuberant after winning the game.
Die Kinder waren überschwänglich, nachdem sie das Spiel gewonnen hatten.
C1 noun /ˈbjuːɡəl/

Bugle

Flügelhorn
Meaning
a brass musical instrument similar to a trumpet but without valves, used especially for military calls
Example
The soldier played the bugle to signal the start of the ceremony.
Der Soldat spielte das Flügelhorn, um den Beginn der Zeremonie zu signalisieren
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.
B1 noun /ˈkɜːr.ənt/

Current

Strom
Meaning
a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time
Example
The river current was too strong for swimming.
Der Flussstrom war zu stark zum Schwimmen.
B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌraɪt/

Upright

ehrlich und moralisch korrekt; vertikal oder aufrecht in Position
Meaning
honest and morally correct; vertical or erect in position
Example
She is known for being an upright and honest businesswoman.
Sie ist bekannt dafür, eine ehrliche und aufrechte Geschäftsfrau zu sein.
B1 noun /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/

Participant

teilnehmer
Meaning
a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event
Example
Every participant in the marathon received a medal.
Jeder Teilnehmer im Marathon erhielt eine Medaille.
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.ti.əl/

lacteal

mit Milch verwandt oder ähnlich wie Milch
Meaning
Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.
Example
The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats.
Die laktialen Gefäße im Dünndarm absorbieren diätetische Fette.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈplaɪəbl/

impliable

implizierbar
Meaning
Capable of being implied or suggested.
Example
The meaning of the statement is not directly clear but is impliable from the context.
Die Bedeutung der Aussage ist nicht direkt klar, aber sie ist aus dem Kontext implizierbar.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/

injection

Injektion
Meaning
the act of introducing a substance into the body through a needle
Example
The nurse gave me an injection to prevent the infection.
Die Krankenschwester gab mir eine Injektion, um die Infektion zu verhindern.
B1 noun /ˈwelˌbiː.ɪŋ/

well-being

Wohlbefinden
Meaning
The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
Example
Eye lubrication is crucial for overall well-being.
Augenbefeuchtung ist entscheidend für das allgemeine Wohlbefinden.
B2 noun /ˈwɪldərnəs/

Wilderness

Wildnis; unberührtes Gebiet; Wüste
Meaning
an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region; a wild or uncultivated state
Example
They got lost in the wilderness for three days.
Sie haben sich drei Tage lang in der Wildnis verirrt.
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.
C1 noun dʒəˈnɛt.ɪk ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

genetic modification

genetische Veränderung
Meaning
The process of altering the genetic code of plants or animals.
Example
Genetic modification enhances crop resistance to pests and diseases.
Die genetische Veränderung erhöht den Widerstand der Pflanzen gegen Schädlinge und Krankheiten.
C2 verb /ˈdɛpjʊˌtaɪz/

deputize

jemanden als Stellvertreter ernennen
Meaning
To appoint someone as a deputy; to act as a substitute or representative.
Example
The sheriff decided to deputize several locals to help maintain order.
Der Sheriff beschloss, mehrere Einheimische zu deputieren, um die Ordnung aufrechtzuerhalten.
B1 verb /pɔːr/

pour

gießen
Meaning
to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream; to rain heavily
Example
Please pour the water into the glass carefully.
Bitte gießen Sie das Wasser vorsichtig in das Glas.
C2 adjective /ˌoʊpəˈlɛsənt/

opalescent

opalartig
Meaning
showing or reflecting a milky, iridescent light like an opal
Example
The opalescent sky glowed with shades of pink and blue.
Der opaleszente Himmel leuchtete in rosa und blauen Tönen.
B2 verb /rɒt/

rot

verfallen
Meaning
to decay or decompose; to become corrupt
Example
The fruit will rot if left in the sun.
Die Frucht wird faulen, wenn sie in der Sonne bleibt.
C1 noun /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

hypnotism

hypnotismus
Meaning
The practice or act of inducing hypnosis.
Example
He studied hypnotism as part of his psychology degree.
Er studierte Hypnotismus als Teil seines Psychologiestudiums.
B2 verb /ˈtɪkəl/

Tickle

kitzeln
Meaning
to touch someone lightly to make them laugh; to amuse or please
Example
The feather tickles when it touches your skin.
Die Feder kitzelt, wenn sie deine Haut berührt.
B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

Mäzen
Meaning
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
Example
The library is supported by generous patrons.
Die Bibliothek wird von großzügigen Mäzenen unterstützt.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪɡ.ni.əs/

ligneous

holzartig
Meaning
having the texture or appearance of wood; woody
Example
The ligneous stem supported the heavy flowers.
Der holzartige Stängel stützte die schweren Blumen.
B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

locke; spirale
Meaning
a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape
Example
She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.
Sie hatte wunderschöne natürliche Locken, die ihr Gesicht perfekt umrahmten.
C2 noun /ˈkænə/

Canna

kanna
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, colorful flowers and broad leaves
Example
The bright orange canna lilies grew tall beside the pond.
Die hellen orangefarbenen Canna-Lilien wuchsen hoch neben dem Teich.
C2 adjective /ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

efficacious

wirksam
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
Example
The vaccine proved highly efficacious in preventing infections.
Der Impfstoff erwies sich als äußerst wirksam bei der Verhinderung von Infektionen.
B1 noun /ˈdʒen.dər/

Gender

Geschlecht
Meaning
either of the two sexes (male and female); the range of characteristics pertaining to masculinity and femininity
Example
The company promotes gender equality by ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.
Das Unternehmen fördert die Geschlechtergleichstellung, indem es gleiche Chancen für alle Mitarbeiter gewährleistet.
C1 adjective /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/

symphonic

symphonisch
Meaning
relating to or having the character of a symphony or symphony orchestra
Example
The concert featured a symphonic masterpiece.
Das Konzert präsentierte ein symphonisches Meisterwerk.
A1 adjective /seɪm/

same

gleich
Meaning
identical; not different or changed
Example
We wore the same dress at the party.
Wir trugen das gleiche Kleid auf der Party.
C1 noun /bɪˈriːvmənt/

bereavement

Meaning
The state of having lost a loved one through death.
Example
She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.
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.
B1 noun /kraʊn/

Crown

Krone
Meaning
a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
Example
The queen wore a magnificent crown during the coronation ceremony.
Die Königin trug eine prächtige Krone während der Krönungszeremonie.
C1 noun /ˌɪnflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/

inflexibility

Unflexibilität
Meaning
the quality of being rigid or unwilling to change; lack of adaptability
Example
The inflexibility of the rules caused unnecessary delays.
Die Unflexibilität der Regeln verursachte unnötige Verzögerungen.
C1 noun moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən

most vulnerable nation

am stärksten gefährdete Nation
Meaning
A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.
Example
Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change.
Bangladesch ist eines der verwundbarsten Länder gegenüber dem Klimawandel.
C2 noun /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

billingsgate

grob oder missbräuchlich Sprache
Meaning
Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.
Example
The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate.
Die hitzige Diskussion verwandelte sich schnell in grobe Sprache.
B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

eilig; hastig
Meaning
done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
Example
Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.
Triff keine hastigen Entscheidungen, wenn du wütend bist.
C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

schmieren / verleumden
Meaning
to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words
Example
The child smeared paint across the wall.
Das Kind hat Farbe an die Wand geschmiert.
C2 noun /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

signification

Bedeutung
Meaning
the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol
Example
The signification of the gesture was misunderstood.
Die Bedeutung der Geste wurde missverstanden.
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/

Judgement

Urteil; Entscheidung
Meaning
the ability to make considered decisions or form sensible opinions; an official decision made by a judge or court
Example
The jury's judgement was based on careful consideration of all the facts.
Das Urteil der Jury basierte auf einer sorgfältigen Überlegung aller Fakten.
C2 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪsaɪd/

regicide

Regizid
Meaning
the act of killing a king
Example
The conspirators were executed for committing regicide.
Die Verschwörer wurden für den Regizid ausgeführt.
B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

Eile; Hast
Meaning
swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency
Example
In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.
In seiner Eile, den Zug zu erwischen, vergaß er, seine Brieftasche vom Tisch zu nehmen.
C1 noun /ˈkwɒn.dər.i/

Quandary

Dilemma; Unentschlossenheit
Meaning
a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma
Example
She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.
Sie war in einem Dilemma, welches Jobangebot sie annehmen sollte.
C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

aggressiv ansprechen
Meaning
to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example
The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.
Der Reporter wurde von Demonstranten vor dem Gericht angegangen.
A2 noun/adjective /meɪl/

male

männlich
Meaning
a man or boy; relating to men or boys
Example
The school has more male teachers than female teachers.
Die Schule hat mehr männliche Lehrer als weibliche Lehrer.
C2 noun /ˈvɪtəlz/

victuals

Proviant
Meaning
Food or provisions, especially for human consumption.
Example
The travelers packed enough victuals for their long journey.
Die Reisenden packten genug Proviant für ihre lange Reise.
C1 adjective ɪnˈdel.ə.bəl

indelible

unvergesslich
Meaning
Making marks that cannot be removed; impossible to forget or remove.
Example
Her speech left an indelible mark on the audience.
Ihre Rede hinterließ einen unvergesslichen Eindruck beim Publikum.
A1 adjective /fɑːst/

Fast

schnell; rasch
Meaning
moving or happening quickly; rapid; swift
Example
She runs very fast in the morning.
Sie läuft sehr schnell am Morgen.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsəri/

promissory

versprechend
Meaning
Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.
Example
He signed a promissory note to repay the loan.
Er unterschrieb einen Schuldschein, um das Darlehen zurückzuzahlen.
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡlɛktfʊl/

neglectful

nachlässig
Meaning
Failing to give proper care or attention.
Example
The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours.
Der nachlässige Elternteil ließ das Kind stundenlang alleine.
B2 noun /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/

Propaganda

propaganda; Gerüchte
Meaning
information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view
Example
The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.
Die Regierung nutzte Propaganda, um die öffentliche Meinung während des Krieges zu beeinflussen.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

Scheidung
Meaning
the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage
Example
After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.
Nach Jahren der Konflikte beschlossen sie, sich scheiden zu lassen.
A1 verb /teɪk/

take

nehmen, bringen
Meaning
to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself
Example
Please take this book to the library.
Bitte bring dieses Buch in die Bibliothek.
B1 noun /ˌpɒp.jəˈlær.ə.ti/

Popularity

Popularität
Meaning
the state of being liked, admired, or supported by many people
Example
The singer's popularity has grown rapidly this year.
Die Popularität des Sängers ist in diesem Jahr schnell gewachsen.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

übertreiben
Meaning
to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is
Example
He tends to exaggerate his achievements.
Er neigt dazu, seine Erfolge zu übertreiben.
A1 verb /ɡet/

get

bekommen
Meaning
to obtain, receive, or acquire something
Example
I need to get some milk from the store.
Ich muss Milch aus dem Laden holen.
B1 noun /ˈprɒf.ɪt/

Profit

Gewinn
Meaning
money that is earned in trade or business after paying costs
Example
The company made a significant profit this quarter.
Das Unternehmen hat in diesem Quartal einen erheblichen Gewinn erzielt.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/

improvident

unbedacht
Meaning
Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.
Example
His improvident habits left him with no savings.
Seine unbedachten Gewohnheiten ließen ihn ohne Ersparnisse zurück.
C1 adjective /ˈplæsɪd/

placid

ruhig, friedlich
Meaning
calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed
Example
She had a placid expression despite the chaos around her.
Sie hatte einen friedlichen Ausdruck trotz des Chaos um sie herum.
A1 noun, verb /baɪk/

bike

Fahrrad
Meaning
a bicycle or motorcycle; to ride a bicycle
Example
He biked to school every day.
Er fuhr jeden Tag mit dem Fahrrad zur Schule.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.aɪər/

Saphire

saphir
Meaning
a precious stone that is typically blue in color
Example
The royal crown was adorned with a large sapphire.
Die königliche Krone war mit einem großen Saphir geschmückt.
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.
B1 noun /ˈbraɪd.ɡrʊm/

Bridegroom

Bräutigam
Meaning
a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive.
Der nervöse Bräutigam wartete am Altar auf seine Braut.
A1 noun /siː/

Sea

Meer
Meaning
a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
Example
We went swimming in the sea.
Wir gingen schwimmen im Meer.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.kəˌroʊl/

barcarole

Barcarole
Meaning
a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time
Example
The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice.
Das Orchester spielte eine wunderschöne Barcarole, die mich an Venedig erinnerte.
C1 adjective /ˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

creditable

lobenswert
Meaning
Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.
Example
She made a creditable effort in completing the project on time.
Sie hat eine lobenswerte Anstrengung unternommen, das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.
B2 adverb /ˈɒdli/

oddly

seltsamerweise
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly
Example
Oddly, he didn’t seem upset by the bad news.
Seltsamerweise schien er über die schlechte Nachricht nicht verärgert zu sein.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

widersprechen
Meaning
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
Example
She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.
Sie widersprach ihrem Freund in Bezug auf die riskante Entscheidung.
B2 noun /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

clarification

Klarstellung
Meaning
The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.
Example
The manager requested clarification on the project details.
Der Manager bat um eine Klarstellung der Projektdetails.
A2 verb /wɛr/

wear

tragen
Meaning
to have clothing or accessories on one's body
Example
She likes to wear bright colors.
Sie trägt gerne helle Farben.
A2 noun /ˈʌndərweər/

underwear

Unterwäsche
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.
Example
He bought new underwear for the trip.
Er kaufte neue Unterwäsche für die Reise.
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.
C1 adjective /kəmˈplaɪənt/

compliant

gehorsam
Meaning
Willing to agree with or follow rules, requests, or demands.
Example
She was compliant with all the safety requirements.
Sie war compliant mit allen Sicherheitsanforderungen.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/

indignant

empört
Meaning
Feeling or showing anger at something considered unfair or unjust.
Example
She was indignant when accused of cheating.
Sie war empört, als sie des Schummelns beschuldigt wurde.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

komplementär; lobend; kostenlos angeboten als Höflichkeit
Meaning
expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy
Example
The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.
Das Hotel bietet kostenloses Frühstück für alle Gäste an.
A1 noun /fʌn/

fun

Spaß
Meaning
enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure
Example
We had a lot of fun at the party.
Wir hatten viel Spaß auf der Party.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/

worthwhile

wertvoll
Meaning
worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable
Example
Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience.
Freiwilligenarbeit im Unterschlupf war eine wertvolle Erfahrung.
B1 noun /biːst/

Beast

Bestie
Meaning
a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or unpleasant person
Example
The lion is a fierce beast of the jungle.
Der Löwe ist eine wilde Bestie des Dschungels.