C1 adjective/verb /ˈwɒrəntɪd/

warranted

gerechtfertigt

Meaning

Justified or authorized under the circumstances.

Example

Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment.

Ihr Ärger war gerechtfertigt nach der ungerechten Behandlung.

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.

B1 adjective /ʌnˈmærid/

unmarried

ledig

Meaning

Not married; single.

Example

He is thirty-five and still unmarried.

Er ist fünfunddreißig und immer noch ledig.

C1 adjective /ˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/

Requisite

erforderlich; notwendig

Meaning

made necessary by particular circumstances; required

Example

Good communication skills are requisite for this job.

Gute Kommunikationsfähigkeiten sind für diesen Job erforderlich.

A2 adverb /ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/

seriously

ernsthaft

Meaning

in a solemn or thoughtful manner

Example

She took the matter very seriously.

Sie hat die Sache sehr ernsthaft genommen.

B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rst hænd/

First-hand

aus erster Hand; direkt

Meaning

directly experienced or obtained; from the original source

Example

I experienced the earthquake first-hand.

Ich habe das Erdbeben aus erster Hand erlebt.

B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

Kundenbindung

Meaning

The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.

Example

High customer retention increases business sustainability.

Hohe Kundenbindung erhöht die Nachhaltigkeit des Geschäfts.

A2 noun /streŋθ/

Strength

Stärke; Kraft; physische Stärke

Meaning

the quality or state of being physically strong; power or force

Example

Regular exercise helps build muscle strength.

Regelmäßige Bewegung hilft, Muskelkraft aufzubauen.

C2 noun /bəˈlɛəroʊ/

bolero

Bolero (ein spanischer Tanz oder eine kurze Jacke, die vorne offen ist)

Meaning

A Spanish dance in slow triple time, or a short jacket open at the front.

Example

The dancers performed a passionate bolero at the festival.

Die Tänzer führten auf dem Festival ein leidenschaftliches Bolero auf.

A2 noun /dʒɪm/

gym

Fitnessstudio

Meaning

a place equipped for physical exercise and fitness training

Example

He goes to the gym every morning to work out.

Er geht jeden Morgen ins Fitnessstudio, um zu trainieren.

C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

abkratzen

Meaning

to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing

Example

He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.

Er hat seine Schuhe auf dem Bürgersteig abgewetzt.

A2 adjective /ˈnæsti/

nasty

unangenehm

Meaning

very unpleasant, unkind, or offensive

Example

He made a nasty comment about her dress.

Er hat einen unangenehmen Kommentar über ihr Kleid gemacht.

C1 noun /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/

demolition

Abriss

Meaning

the act or process of destroying a building or structure

Example

The demolition of the old factory took several weeks.

Der Abriss der alten Fabrik dauerte mehrere Wochen.

B2 verb ˈwɜːrsən

worsen

verschlechtern

Meaning

To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.

Example

Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.

Mangelnde Bildung kann die Armutsniveaus verschlechtern.

B1 noun /ˈɛldər/

elder

älter

Meaning

a person who is older or has higher rank; an older person in a family or community

Example

We should always respect our elders.

Wir sollten immer unseren Älteren respektieren.

A2 verb /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

encourage

ermutigen

Meaning

to give support, confidence, or hope; to motivate

Example

Teachers should encourage students to ask questions.

Lehrer sollten Schüler ermutigen, Fragen zu stellen.

B2 adjective /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/

fortunate

glücklich

Meaning

Having good luck or receiving something desirable by chance.

Example

She was fortunate to escape the accident without injuries.

Sie hatte Glück, den Unfall ohne Verletzungen zu überstehen.

C1 noun /ˈstætʃər/

stature

Statur, Ansehen

Meaning

A person's natural height or their reputation and importance.

Example

Her intellectual stature made her a respected figure in academia.

Ihre intellektuelle Statur machte sie zu einer respektierten Persönlichkeit in der Wissenschaft.

B1 noun /prəˈfeʃ.ən/

Profession

Beruf

Meaning

a type of job that requires special education, training, or skill

Example

Teaching is a noble profession that shapes future generations.

Lehren ist ein edler Beruf, der die zukünftigen Generationen formt.

C2 noun /ˈbriːzˌweɪ/

breezeway

überdachter Gang

Meaning

A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.

Example

The breezeway connected the house to the garage.

Der überdachte Gang verband das Haus mit der Garage.

C1 phrase ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

biodiversity preservation

Erhaltung der biologischen Vielfalt

Meaning

The protection and conservation of the variety of life in all its forms, including different species, genetic diversity, and ecosystems.

Example

Biodiversity preservation is critical for ecological balance.

Die Erhaltung der biologischen Vielfalt ist entscheidend für das ökologische Gleichgewicht.

B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

Hymne

Meaning

A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.

Example

The national anthem was played before the football match.

Die Nationalhymne wurde vor dem Fußballspiel gespielt.

C1 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːlədʒi/

gerontology

Gerontologie

Meaning

The scientific study of old age and the process of aging.

Example

She chose to specialize in gerontology after completing medical school.

Sie entschied sich, sich nach dem Medizinstudium auf Gerontologie zu spezialisieren.

B1 adjective /ˈplʊrəl/

plural

Plural

Meaning

denoting more than one person or thing

Example

The word 'cats' is the plural of 'cat'.

Das Wort 'Katzen' ist der Plural von 'Katze'.

C1 noun /əˈbændənmənt/

abandonment

Verlassenheit

Meaning

the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted

Example

The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.

Das Kind litt wegen der Verlassenheit unter tiefem emotionalem Schmerz.

C2 adjective /ˈspiːʃəs/

specious

trügerisch

Meaning

Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.

Example

The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.

Das Argument des Politikers war trügerisch, es klang überzeugend, hatte aber keine wirklichen Beweise.

B2 adjective /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

cost-efficient

kostengünstig

Meaning

Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Example

Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.

Kostengünstige Lösungen profitieren der Industrie.

A2 preposition /pɜːr/

per

pro Person

Meaning

for each, according to

Example

The tickets are priced at $20 per person.

Die Tickets sind zu je 20 $ pro Person bepreist.

B2 verb /ɪtʃ/

itch

Juckreiz

Meaning

to feel an urge to scratch; to have a restless desire

Example

My skin itches from the mosquito bites.

Meine Haut juckt wegen der Mückenstiche.

C1 adverb ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəli

experimentally

experimentell

Meaning

In a way that is based on or derived from experiment and observation rather than theory.

Example

Bose demonstrated findings experimentally.

Bose zeigte die Ergebnisse experimentell.

C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

Hektar

Meaning

An area of land measured in acres.

Example

The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.

Der Bauer besitzt eine große Hektar fruchtbares Land.

C1 verb /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

Tausch

Meaning

To exchange goods or services without using money.

Example

They bartered their crops for handmade tools.

Sie tauschten ihre Ernten gegen handgefertigte Werkzeuge.

A1 pronoun, noun, adjective /wʌn/

one

eins

Meaning

the number equivalent to the sum of zero and one; a single person or thing

Example

Only one student answered the question.

Nur ein Student beantwortete die Frage.

C2 verb /səˈbɔːrn/

suborn

bestechen

Meaning

to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury

Example

The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.

Der Anwalt wurde beschuldigt, einen Zeugen zu bestechen.

C2 noun /ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

skinflint

Geizkragen

Meaning

a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser

Example

The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.

Der Vermieter war so ein Geizkragen, dass er nie etwas reparierte.

A1 noun /ˈjɛstərdeɪ/

yesterday

gestern

Meaning

the day before today

Example

Yesterday, we went to the park.

Gestern sind wir in den Park gegangen.

B2 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

vergesslich

Meaning

often forgetting things or not paying attention

Example

He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.

Er ist so vergesslich, dass er oft seine Schlüssel vergisst.

C1 noun /ˈliːdʒən/

legion

eine große Gruppe von Menschen, insbesondere Soldaten; eine große Anzahl

Meaning

a large group of people, especially soldiers; a great number

Example

The Roman army was divided into legions.

Die römische Armee wurde in Legionen unterteilt.

B2 adjective /hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/

holistic

ganzheitlich

Meaning

Understanding or analyzing something through a comprehensive, integrated whole perspective.

Example

A holistic approach to health considers both body and mind.

Ein ganzheitlicher Ansatz zur Gesundheit berücksichtigt sowohl den Körper als auch den Geist.

B1 noun /ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/

gadget

Gerät

Meaning

A small mechanical or electronic device with a particular function, often novel or useful.

Example

He loves buying the latest kitchen gadgets.

Er liebt es, die neuesten Küchengeräte zu kaufen.

B2 noun /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/

partnership

Partnerschaft

Meaning

the state of being a partner or a group of partners

Example

Our partnership has helped both companies grow.

Unsere Partnerschaft hat beiden Unternehmen geholfen zu wachsen.

B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

gehorsam

Meaning

compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority

Example

Children should show obedience to their parents.

Kinder sollten ihren Eltern Gehorsam zeigen.

C1 noun /ˈlɪɡ.əmənt/

ligament

Bändchengewebe

Meaning

A tough band of tissue that connects bones at a joint.

Example

He tore a ligament in his knee while playing football.

Er hat sich ein Band im Knie gerissen, als er Fußball spielte.

C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

übertrieben parteiischer Mensch

Meaning

A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.

Example

He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.

Er wurde nach seinen Bemerkungen über Frauen am Arbeitsplatz als Chauvinist bezeichnet.

C2 noun /ˈæk.rɪ.moʊ.ni/

acrimony

Bitterkeit

Meaning

Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.

Example

The divorce was filled with acrimony and disputes.

Die Scheidung war von Bitterkeit und Auseinandersetzungen geprägt.

C1 noun ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

fortification

Befestigung

Meaning

A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.

Example

The fortifications protected the city.

Die Befestigungen schützten die Stadt.

C2 adjective /ɡlɪb/

glib

oberflächlich aber unehrlich

Meaning

speaking easily but without sincerity or depth

Example

The politician gave a glib answer to a serious question.

Der Politiker gab eine oberflächliche Antwort auf eine ernsthafte Frage.

B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

Ähnlichkeit; Vergleichbarkeit

Meaning

the quality or state of being similar; resemblance

Example

There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.

Es gibt eine auffällige Ähnlichkeit zwischen den beiden Gemälden.

C1 adjective /rɪˈɡrɛtfəl/

regretful

bedauerlich

Meaning

feeling or showing sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done

Example

She gave him a regretful smile as she turned away.

Sie schenkte ihm ein bedauerliches Lächeln, als sie sich abwandte.

C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

Arboretum

Meaning

a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display

Example

We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.

Wir haben das Arboretum der Stadt besucht, um mehr über exotische Bäume zu erfahren.

B1 noun ˈstrætədʒi

strategy

Strategie

Meaning

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.

Example

The strategy ensured success.

Die Strategie sicherte den Erfolg.

C2 adjective /ˈliːənaɪn/

leonine

löwenartig

Meaning

Of or resembling a lion.

Example

His leonine hair made him stand out in the crowd.

Sein löwenartiges Haar ließ ihn in der Menge herausstechen.

B2 adjective /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔːr.i/

mandatory

verpflichtend

Meaning

required by law or rules; compulsory

Example

Wearing seat belts is mandatory in most countries.

Das Tragen von Sicherheitsgurten ist in den meisten Ländern verpflichtend.

C1 noun /fɪˈnɑːleɪ/

finale

Finale

Meaning

the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series

Example

The concert ended with a spectacular finale.

Das Konzert endete mit einem spektakulären Finale.

C2 adjective /ˈhed.i/

Heady

berauschend

Meaning

having a strong or exhilarating effect; intoxicating; exciting

Example

The heady perfume of jasmine filled the garden.

Der berauschende Duft von Jasmin erfüllte den Garten.

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 noun /wɪm/

whim

Laune

Meaning

a sudden or unpredictable idea, desire, or decision

Example

She bought the dress on a whim.

Sie kaufte das Kleid aus einer Laune heraus.

B1 verb /oʊ/

owe

schulden

Meaning

to be under obligation to pay or repay; to be indebted

Example

I owe my success to my parents' support.

Ich schulde meinen Erfolg der Unterstützung meiner Eltern.

C1 verb /ɜːr/

err

irren

Meaning

to make a mistake or be incorrect

Example

To err is human, to forgive divine.

Irren ist menschlich, verzeihen ist göttlich.

C1 noun /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

montage

Montage

Meaning

A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.

Example

The film opened with a montage of city life.

Der Film begann mit einem Montage von Stadtleben.

C1 noun /ˈkɒz.moʊs/

Cosmos

kosmos blume

Meaning

a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage

Example

The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.

Die Cosmos-Blumen schwangen sanft im Sommerwind über die Wiese.

B2 noun ˈmaɪl.stəʊn

milestone

Meilenstein

Meaning

An important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something.

Example

This discovery is a milestone in biotechnology.

Diese Entdeckung ist ein Meilenstein in der Biotechnologie.

C2 adjective /ˈsætərˌnaɪn/

saturnine

saturnisch

Meaning

slow and gloomy in mood

Example

His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable.

Sein saturnischer Gesichtsausdruck ließ alle im Raum unwohl fühlen.

C2 noun /ˈkætəˌklɪzəm/

cataclysm

Kataklysmus

Meaning

A sudden and violent event that causes great destruction or upheaval.

Example

The earthquake was a cataclysm that reshaped the city.

Das Erdbeben war ein Kataklysmus, der die Stadt neu gestaltete.

B2 adjective /ˈmaɪti/

mighty

mächtig

Meaning

having great power or strength; very strong or impressive

Example

The mighty river flows through the heart of the country.

Der mächtige Fluss fließt durch das Herz des Landes.

C1 noun /buːn/

boon

Segen

Meaning

A thing that is helpful or beneficial.

Example

The internet is a boon to modern education.

Das Internet ist ein Segen für die moderne Bildung.

A1 pronoun /ˈʌðərz/

others

andere

Meaning

people or things distinct from the ones already mentioned or known

Example

I like to spend time with others.

Ich verbringe gerne Zeit mit anderen.

A2 verb /ɪkˈspleɪn/

explain

erklären

Meaning

to make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in more detail

Example

The teacher explained the difficult concept to the students.

Der Lehrer erklärte den schwierigen Begriff den Schülern.

C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

sektiererisch

Meaning

relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict

Example

The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.

Die Region ist seit Jahrzehnten von sektiererischer Gewalt betroffen.

B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

Kapuze

Meaning

the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head

Example

The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.

Die Kobra verbreitete ihren Kopf, als sie sich bedroht fühlte.

B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪp/

Turnip

Rübe

Meaning

a round root vegetable with white or purple skin and white flesh

Example

We grew turnips in our vegetable garden.

Wir haben Rüben in unserem Gemüsegarten gepflanzt.

A2 noun ɪˈvɛnts

events

Ereignisse

Meaning

A thing that happens, especially one of importance.

Example

Several events were held across the country.

Es fanden mehrere Ereignisse im ganzen Land statt.

C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

Aasfresser / Abfallsammler

Meaning

an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material

Example

Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.

Aasgeier sind natürliche Scavenger, die die Umwelt reinigen.

C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

diplomatischer Attaché

Meaning

A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.

Example

The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.

Der kulturelle Attaché organisierte eine Kunstausstellung in der Botschaft.

C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.zi/

Hazy

neblig; vage; verschwommen

Meaning

covered with haze; unclear or vague; lacking clarity

Example

The mountain tops were hazy in the morning mist.

Die Berggipfel waren neblig im morgendlichen Nebel.

C1 adjective /ˈpælpəbl̩/

palpable

Glück

Meaning

easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible

Example

There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

B2 verb /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/

notify

benachrichtigen

Meaning

to inform someone officially about something

Example

The manager will notify the staff about the schedule change.

Der Manager wird das Personal über die Zeitplanänderung benachrichtigen.

C1 verb /kənˈstruː/

construe

auslegen

Meaning

to interpret or understand the meaning of something in a particular way

Example

His words could be construed as a threat.

Seine Worte könnten als Bedrohung ausgelegt werden.

C1 noun ˈdɛtrɪ.mənt

detriment

Schaden, Nachteil, Beeinträchtigung

Meaning

Harm, damage, impairment.

Example

Smoking is a detriment to health.

Rauchen ist ein Detriment für die Gesundheit.

A2 adjective /frɛʃ/

fresh

frisch

Meaning

new, recently made, or clean and pure

Example

The bread is still fresh from the oven.

Das Brot ist noch frisch aus dem Ofen.

C1 verb /ˈflʌtər/

flutter

flattern / zittern

Meaning

to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions

Example

The butterfly began to flutter its wings in the sunlight.

Der Schmetterling begann, seine Flügel in der Sonne zu flattern.

C1 adjective /əˈblɪɡ.ə.tɔː.ri/

obligatory

obligatorisch

Meaning

Required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.

Example

Wearing a seatbelt is obligatory in most countries.

Das Tragen eines Sicherheitsgurts ist in den meisten Ländern obligatorisch.

B1 noun /ˈpɪ.ti/

Pity

Mitleid; Sympathie;

Meaning

a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone's misfortune; something that causes regret or disappointment

Example

I felt pity for the homeless man in the rain.

Ich hatte Mitleid mit dem obdachlosen Mann im Regen.

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪd/

exhilarated

aufgeregt

Meaning

feeling very happy, animated, or elated

Example

She felt exhilarated after finishing the marathon.

Sie fühlte sich nach dem Marathon sehr aufgeregt.

B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɪr.i.ər/

Exterior

Außenbereich; äußere; äußere Oberfläche

Meaning

relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer

Example

The exterior of the building was painted in bright colors.

Die Außenansicht des Gebäudes war in hellen Farben gestrichen.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈmɒdɪfaɪd/

unmodified

unverändert

Meaning

not changed from its original form or state

Example

The data was used in its unmodified form for analysis.

Die Daten wurden in unveränderter Form verwendet.

C1 noun /ˌpɜː.mɪˈæbɪlɪti/

permeability

Permeabilität, die Eigenschaft oder der Zustand, durchlässig zu sein, so dass Flüssigkeiten oder Gase hindurchtreten können

Meaning

The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.

Example

The permeability of the soil affects water retention.

Die Permeabilität des Bodens beeinflusst die Wasserretention.

B2 noun ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən

innovation

Innovation

Meaning

The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.

Example

Innovation drives solutions to global challenges.

Innovation treibt Lösungen für globale Herausforderungen voran.

C2 noun /ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/

mesmerism

hypnotismus

Meaning

A state of fascination or hypnotism.

Example

The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism.

Der Magier hielt das Publikum in einem Zustand des Mesmerismus.

C2 verb /ɪmˈpeɪl/

impale

aufspießen

Meaning

to pierce or fix something with a sharp object

Example

The knight was impaled by the enemy’s spear.

Der Ritter wurde vom Speer des Feindes aufgespießt.

C2 adjective /ˈkeəwɔːn/

careworn

abgekämpft und besorgt

Meaning

Showing signs of worry, stress, or exhaustion.

Example

His careworn face revealed years of struggle.

Sein abgekämpftes Gesicht verriet jahrelange Kämpfe.

C2 verb /ˈpʌkər/

pucker

schnüren

Meaning

to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles

Example

She puckered her lips before kissing the child.

Sie schnürte ihre Lippen, bevor sie das Kind küsste.

C1 verb /kənˈvɜːrdʒ/

converge

konvergieren

Meaning

to come together from different directions; to meet at a point

Example

The roads converge at the city center.

Die Straßen konvergieren im Stadtzentrum.

B2 noun dɪˈskrɛʃən

discretion

Diskretion

Meaning

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

Example

She handled the situation with great discretion.

Sie ging mit großer Diskretion mit der Situation um.

C2 noun /wɜːrl/

whorl

Spirale

Meaning

A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, often found in fingerprints, shells, or flowers.

Example

The fingerprint displayed a clear whorl pattern.

Der Fingerabdruck zeigte ein klares Spiralenmuster.

C2 noun /ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/

denotation

Bedeutung

Meaning

The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

Example

The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower.

Die Denotation des Wortes 'Rose' ist eine Art von Blume.

C2 noun /ˈiːɡres/

egress

Ausgang

Meaning

The action of going out or leaving a place; an exit.

Example

The emergency door provided an egress for the trapped workers.

Die Notausgangstür bot einen Ausgang für die gefangenen Arbeiter.

B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

schreien

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

Example

She shrieked when she saw the spider.

Sie schrie, als sie die Spinne sah.

C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈstel.ər

interstellar

zwischen den Sternen, interstellar, kosmisch

Meaning

Occurring or situated between stars.

Example

Scientists study interstellar travel possibilities.

Wissenschaftler untersuchen die Möglichkeiten der interstellaren Reisen.

B2 noun /ˈmærəθən/

Meaning

Relating to the stars or to spiritual, non-physical realms.

Example

Some believe in astral projection, the ability to leave the body and travel spiritually.

Einige glauben an die astrale Projektion, die Fähigkeit, den Körper zu verlassen und spirituell zu reisen.

C1 adjective /ˈnɔːtɪkəl/

nautical

nautisch

Meaning

relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on water

Example

He studied nautical charts before setting sail.

Er studierte nautische Karten, bevor er die Segel setzte.

C2 noun /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/

grotto

Grotte

Meaning

a small picturesque cave, often artificial

Example

Tourists visited the grotto hidden behind the waterfall.

Touristen besuchten die Grotte, die hinter dem Wasserfall versteckt war.

C1 adverb /ˈmɪdweɪ/

Midway

auf halbem Weg; in der Mitte

Meaning

halfway; at or to the middle point

Example

The project is midway through completion.

Das Projekt ist auf halbem Weg zur Fertigstellung.

B2 adverb /ˈmɔːrəli/

Morally

moralisch

Meaning

in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically

Example

She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.

Sie fühlte sich moralisch verpflichtet, den Flüchtlingen zu helfen.

A1 noun /jɪə/

year

Jahr

Meaning

a period of 365 or 366 days, divided into 12 months

Example

This year, we are planning a trip to the mountains.

Dieses Jahr planen wir eine Reise in die Berge.

C1 verb /ˈsætəˌraɪz/

satirize

satirisieren

Meaning

to mock or criticize something using satire

Example

The play satirizes the greed of modern corporations.

Das Stück satirisiert die Gier moderner Unternehmen.

C1 verb /ˈkwentʃɪŋ/

quenching

den Durst stillen / löschen

Meaning

The act of satisfying thirst or extinguishing something like fire.

Example

Drinking cold water was quenching her thirst.

Kaltes Wasser zu trinken löschte ihren Durst.

A1 noun /ˈfæməli/

family

Familie

Meaning

A group consisting of parents and their children, or all the descendants of a common ancestor.

Example

She spends most of her weekends with her family.

Sie verbringt die meiste Zeit ihrer Wochenenden mit ihrer Familie.

C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

landwirtschaftlich nutzbar

Meaning

suitable for growing crops or farming

Example

The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.

Der Landwirt kaufte landwirtschaftlich nutzbares Land, um seine Ernten zu vergrößern.

B2 adjective /ˈdɛntəl/

dental

zahnmedizinisch

Meaning

relating to teeth or dentistry

Example

She goes for a dental checkup every six months.

Sie geht alle sechs Monate zur zahnmedizinischen Untersuchung.

B1 verb, noun, adjective /ˈmeltɪŋ/

melting

Schmelzen

Meaning

the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat; becoming softer or less rigid; emotionally moving or tender

Example

The ice is melting quickly under the hot sun.

Das Eis schmilzt schnell unter der heißen Sonne.

C2 noun /drɒs/

dross

Abfall

Meaning

worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities

Example

Most of his early writings were considered dross.

Die meisten seiner frühen Schriften wurden als Abfall betrachtet.

B2 adjective ɪkˈsɛsɪv

excessive

exzessiv

Meaning

More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.

Example

Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.

Exzessives Bevölkerungswachstum führt zu Ressourcenerschöpfung.

C2 verb /bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/

besmirch

beschmutzen

Meaning

to damage someone's reputation; to make dirty or stained

Example

He tried to besmirch her good name with false rumors.

Er versuchte, ihren guten Namen mit falschen Gerüchten zu beschmutzen.