C1 adverb /ˈwɪmzɪkli/

Whimsically

spielerisch

Meaning

In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind

Example

She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons.

Sie dekorierte ihr Zimmer spielerisch mit bunten Ballons.

A1 verb /sɪt/

sit

sitzen

Meaning

to rest in a seated position; to be located

Example

Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.

Bitte setz dich hin und mach es dir bequem.

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.

C1 noun /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

Anschein; Ähnlichkeit

Meaning

the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different

Example

There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.

Es gab nur einen Anschein von Ordnung im chaotischen Büro

C2 noun /ˈɡæliən/

galleon

Galeone

Meaning

A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.

Example

The Spanish galleon carried treasures across the Atlantic.

Das spanische Galeone trug Schätze über den Atlantik.

B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

particles

Teilchen

Meaning

Minute portions of matter.

Example

PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.

PM2.5 Teilchen schädigen die Atemwege.

B1 adjective /ˈteknɪkəl/

Technical

technisch; spezialisiert;

Meaning

relating to or involving special skills or knowledge; requiring specialized training

Example

The manual contains technical instructions for operating the machine.

Das Handbuch enthält technische Anweisungen zur Bedienung der Maschine.

C1 adjective dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs

judicious

klug

Meaning

Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense; wise and careful.

Example

A judicious decision can prevent future problems.

Eine kluge Entscheidung kann zukünftige Probleme verhindern.

B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

streicheln

Meaning

to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently

Example

She stroked the cat's fur gently.

Sie streichelte sanft das Fell der Katze.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/

Unsuitable

ungeeignet; unangemessen

Meaning

not fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation

Example

This formal dress is unsuitable for a casual beach party.

Dieses formelle Kleid ist ungeeignet für eine lockere Strandparty.

B2 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

anwalt

Meaning

a person who practices law; a lawyer

Example

She hired an attorney to represent her in court.

Sie hat einen Anwalt engagiert, um sie vor Gericht zu vertreten.

C2 adjective /rɪˈfræɡəbəl/

refragable

widerlegbar

Meaning

Capable of being refuted or disproved.

Example

His argument was weak and easily refragable.

Sein Argument war schwach und leicht widerlegbar.

C2 noun /əˈdɛndəm/

addendum

Zusatz

Meaning

an additional item or piece of information added at the end of a document or book

Example

The report included an addendum with updated statistics.

Der Bericht enthielt einen Zusatz mit aktualisierten Statistiken.

B1 noun /ˈɡæsəˌliːn/

gasoline

Benzin

Meaning

a liquid fuel made from petroleum, used mainly to power engines in vehicles

Example

The price of gasoline has increased significantly this month.

Der Benzinpreis ist diesen Monat erheblich gestiegen.

B2 noun/verb /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

overlap

Überlappung

Meaning

To extend over and cover partly; an area where things coincide.

Example

The two meetings overlap by an hour.

Die beiden Besprechungen überlappen sich um eine Stunde.

C1 adjective /ˈtiːmɪŋ/

teeming

überfüllt

Meaning

full of or swarming with things or people

Example

The market was teeming with shoppers.

Der Markt war überfüllt mit Käufern.

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.

C1 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

nachhallen

Meaning

To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.

Example

Her words resonated with the audience.

Ihre Worte hallten bei den Zuhörern nach.

B2 adjective /rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/

reliant

abhängig

Meaning

depending on someone or something for support

Example

The country is too reliant on imported goods.

Das Land ist zu abhängig von importierten Waren.

C2 noun /ˌlɪk.wəˈfeɪ.ʃənt/

liquefacient

verflüssigend

Meaning

a substance that causes something to become liquid

Example

The chemist explained how the liquefacient worked in the experiment.

Der Chemiker erklärte, wie der Verflüssiger im Experiment arbeitete.

C1 noun /aɪl/

isle

kleine Insel

Meaning

A small island or peninsula, often poetic or literary.

Example

They spent their honeymoon on a beautiful tropical isle.

Sie verbrachten ihre Hochzeitsreise auf einer wunderschönen tropischen Insel.

C1 noun /ˈplez.ən.tri/

Pleasantry

Höflichkeit

Meaning

a remark made in order to be polite or friendly; light conversation or jokes

Example

They exchanged pleasantries before the meeting began.

Sie tauschten Höflichkeiten aus, bevor das Meeting begann.

B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.fəl/

Tasteful

geschmackvoll; stilvoll; mit gutem Geschmack

Meaning

showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty

Example

She decorated her home in a very tasteful manner.

Sie hat ihr Haus auf eine sehr geschmackvolle Weise dekoriert.

C2 noun /ˌvɑːljəˈbɪləti/

volubility

Redseligkeit

Meaning

The quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.

Example

His volubility made him a successful radio host.

Seine Redseligkeit machte ihn zu einem erfolgreichen Radio-Moderator.

A2 adjective /ˈbroʊkən/

Broken

kaputt; beschädigt; zerbrochen

Meaning

damaged; not working; fractured

Example

The broken window needs to be replaced immediately.

Das kaputte Fenster muss sofort ersetzt werden.

C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

akquisitiv

Meaning

excessively interested in acquiring money or material things

Example

The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.

Der akquisitive Geschäftsmann kaufte jedes Stück Land, das er finden konnte.

B1 noun ˈstrʌɡ.əl

struggle

kampf

Meaning

A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack; a determined effort under difficult circumstances.

Example

The struggle for independence united the nation.

Der Kampf um die Unabhängigkeit vereinte die Nation.

C1 verb /dɪˈluːd/

delude

täuschen

Meaning

To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.

Example

He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training.

Er täuschte sich selbst, indem er dachte, dass er das Rennen ohne Training gewinnen könnte.

C2 noun /ˈpʌlkrɪˌtjuːd/

pulchritude

Schönheit

Meaning

physical beauty

Example

The actress was admired for her pulchritude as well as her talent.

Die Schauspielerin wurde für ihre Schönheit und ihr Talent bewundert.

B1 noun /ˈdeə.ri/

Dairy

ein Gebäude oder Bauernhof, in dem Milch produziert wird; Produkte aus Milch; ein Geschäft, das Milch und Milchprodukte verkauft

Meaning

a building or farm where milk is produced; products made from milk; a shop selling milk and milk products

Example

The local dairy provides fresh milk and cheese to the entire neighborhood.

Die lokale Molkerei liefert frische Milch und Käse an die gesamte Nachbarschaft.

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.

C1 noun /pɒˈstɛrɪti/

posterity

Nachwelt

Meaning

All future generations of people.

Example

The monument was built for the benefit of posterity.

Das Denkmal wurde zum Nutzen der Nachwelt erbaut.

C1 adjective + noun ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd ˈnɒlɪdʒ

unprecedented knowledge

beispielloses Wissen

Meaning

Information or understanding that has never been obtained or achieved before.

Example

Artemis will provide unprecedented knowledge about the solar system.

Artemis wird beispielloses Wissen über das Sonnensystem liefern.

C1 noun/verb /tæk/

tack

Reißzwecke / Taktik

Meaning

a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently

Example

She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall.

Sie benutzte eine Reißzwecke, um das Papier an der Wand zu befestigen.

C1 noun /ˈrʌmpəs/

Rumpus

Lärm; Aufruhr; Tumult

Meaning

a noisy disturbance; an uproar or commotion

Example

The children caused quite a rumpus in the playground.

Die Kinder verursachten ziemlichen Krach auf dem Spielplatz.

C1 adjective ɪˈneɪt

Innate

angeboren oder natürlich

Meaning

Existing from birth or natural

Example

She has an innate talent for music.

Sie hat ein angeborenes Talent für Musik.

C1 noun /ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/

incursion

Invasion

Meaning

A sudden attack or invasion into a place or territory.

Example

The army repelled the enemy incursion at the border.

Die Armee schlug die feindliche Invasion an der Grenze zurück.

B1 noun /rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

Revision

Revision; überarbeitete Ausgabe

Meaning

the action of revising; a revised edition or form of something; review of subject matter

Example

The students spent hours doing revision for their final exams.

Die Schüler verbrachten Stunden mit der Revision für ihre Abschlussprüfungen.

C1 noun prəˈpɛn.sə.ti

propensity

Neigung oder natürliche Tendenz

Meaning

An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

Example

He has a propensity for taking risks in business.

Er hat eine Neigung, in Geschäften Risiken einzugehen.

B1 verb /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

emphasize

betonen

Meaning

to give special importance or attention to something

Example

The teacher emphasized the importance of homework.

Der Lehrer betonte die Bedeutung der Hausaufgaben.

C2 noun /bɛl/

belle

schöne Frau

Meaning

A beautiful woman, especially the most attractive woman at a gathering.

Example

She was the belle of the ball that evening.

Sie war die Schönheit des Balls an diesem Abend.

C1 verb ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt

exacerbate

verschärfen

Meaning

To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.

Example

Climate change exacerbates flooding issues.

Der Klimawandel verschärft die Überschwemmungsprobleme.

A2 noun ˈbræntʃɪz

Branches

Äste

Meaning

A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.

Example

Family tree branches show the relationship between family members.

Die Äste des Stammbaums zeigen die Beziehung zwischen den Familienmitgliedern.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

dauerhaft; beständig; lange andauernd

Meaning

lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time

Example

Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.

Ihre dauerhafte Freundschaft hielt Jahrzehnten lang.

C2 noun (plural) /ˈlɪniəmənts/

lineaments

Gesichtszüge

Meaning

The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.

Example

The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern.

Die Gesichtszüge seines Gesichts waren scharf und streng.

B2 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

ernennen

Meaning

to choose someone for a job or position

Example

The board will appoint a new director.

Der Vorstand wird einen neuen Direktor ernennen.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪbəl/

Unstable

instabil

Meaning

likely to change; not steady or secure; unsteady

Example

The unstable economy made people worried about their jobs.

Die instabile Wirtschaft sorgte dafür, dass sich die Menschen um ihre Arbeitsplätze sorgten.

C2 noun ট্রোপোস্ফিয়ার

troposphere

troposphäre

Meaning

The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather phenomena occur.

Example

The troposphere is where weather phenomena occur.

Die Troposphäre ist der Ort, an dem Wetterphänomene auftreten.

C1 noun /ˈkrɛvɪs/

crevice

Riss

Meaning

a narrow crack or opening, especially in a rock or wall

Example

The lizard hid in a crevice between the stones.

Das Eidechse versteckte sich in einem Riss zwischen den Steinen.

C2 noun /dreɪk/

Drake

männliche Ente

Meaning

a male duck; a type of waterfowl

Example

The drake led his family of ducks across the pond.

Der drake führte seine Familie von Enten über den Teich.

B1 noun /wɪdθ/

Width

Breite; Ausdehnung

Meaning

the measurement or extent of something from side to side; breadth

Example

The width of the river is about 50 meters.

Die Breite des Flusses beträgt etwa 50 Meter.

C2 noun /ɛmˈpɪrɪˌsɪzəm/

empiricism

Empirismus

Meaning

the theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience

Example

Empiricism argues that knowledge comes from experience and observation.

Der Empirismus argumentiert, dass Wissen aus Erfahrung und Beobachtung kommt.

C2 adjective /ˈɪndələnt/

indolent

träge

Meaning

Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.

Example

The indolent cat slept in the sun all afternoon.

Die träge Katze schlief den ganzen Nachmittag in der Sonne.

C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/

folio

großes Buch oder Manuskript

Meaning

A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.

Example

The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio.

Die Bibliothek beherbergt ein antikes Shakespeare-Folio.

B2 noun rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

Resilienz

Meaning

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

Example

Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.

Die Resilienz von Holz zu testen ist entscheidend.

C2 adjective /lɪˈbɪdənəs/

libidinous

lüstern

Meaning

Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.

Example

The play was criticized for its libidinous characters.

Das Stück wurde wegen seiner lüsternen Charaktere kritisiert.

B2 adjective /mɪˈsteɪkən/

mistaken

falsch

Meaning

wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding

Example

I was mistaken about the meeting time.

Ich lag mit der Uhrzeit des Treffens falsch.

C2 noun /ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

polyhedron

festkörper mit flachen polygonalen flächen

Meaning

a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices

Example

The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model.

Der Mathematiker studierte ein komplexes Polyeder-Modell.

C2 adjective /ˌʌnsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/

unceremonious

unfeierlich/grob

Meaning

Done without formality or courtesy; abrupt or rude.

Example

He made an unceremonious exit from the party.

Er machte einen unsérémoniösen Ausgang von der Party.

C1 noun /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

submergence

Untertauchen

Meaning

the act or process of being submerged or going underwater

Example

The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels.

Das Untertauchen von Küstengebieten ist eine große Sorge aufgrund des Anstiegs des Meeresspiegels.

B1 noun /ˈæŋɡl/

angle

Winkel

Meaning

The space between two intersecting lines or surfaces at the point where they meet.

Example

The teacher explained how to measure an angle in geometry.

Der Lehrer erklärte, wie man einen Winkel in der Geometrie misst.

C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

erschöpfend

Meaning

Extremely tiring and demanding.

Example

The athletes faced a grueling training session.

Die Athleten hatten eine erschöpfende Trainingseinheit.

A2 adverb /ɪɡˈzækt.li/

Exactly

genau; exakt; vollständig zustimmend

Meaning

precisely; accurately; in complete agreement

Example

Tell me exactly what happened during the meeting.

Sag mir genau, was während des Treffens passiert ist.

B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

reste

Meaning

Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.

Example

The dog ate the scraps from the table.

Der Hund aß die Reste vom Tisch.

B1 adverb /prɪˈsaɪs.li/

precisely

präzise

Meaning

In an exact and accurate manner, with attention to detail.

Example

The robotic arm performed the operation precisely.

Der Roboterarm hat die Operation präzise durchgeführt.

A2 noun /ˈsen.tʃər.i/

Century

Jahrhundert; Jahrhundert

Meaning

a period of one hundred years; a score of one hundred in cricket

Example

The ancient castle has stood for more than five centuries.

Das alte Schloss steht seit mehr als fünf Jahrhunderten.

B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

Korn

Meaning

wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal

Example

The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.

Der Bauer lagerte nach der Ernte große Mengen Korn in der Scheune.

C2 adjective /rəˈkoʊkoʊ/

rococo

Rokoko

Meaning

characterized by ornate detail and elaborate decoration, especially in art, architecture, and design

Example

The palace was decorated in a lavish rococo style.

Der Palast wurde im luxuriösen Rokoko-Stil dekoriert.

C1 noun /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

espionage

Spionage

Meaning

The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.

Example

The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.

Der Agent wurde wegen Spionage gegen den Staat verhaftet.

C2 adjective /luːd/

lewd

obszön

Meaning

Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.

Example

He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.

Er wurde verhaftet, weil er in der Öffentlichkeit obszöne Bemerkungen machte.

C2 adjective /ˈɛkstənt/

extant

existierend

Meaning

Still in existence; surviving.

Example

Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant.

Nur wenige Manuskripte aus der alten Bibliothek sind noch existent.

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.

C2 verb /drəˈɡuːn/

dragoon

zwingen

Meaning

to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation

Example

The manager tried to dragoon the team into working overtime.

Der Manager versuchte, das Team zu zwingen, Überstunden zu machen.

C2 noun ˈdɒɡ.ɪd.nəs

doggedness

Beharrlichkeit

Meaning

Stubborn persistence in achieving something without giving up.

Example

His doggedness in pursuing his goals was inspiring.

Seine Beharrlichkeit bei der Verfolgung seiner Ziele war inspirierend.

B1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Permanent

permanent; unveränderlich

Meaning

lasting; unchanging; enduring

Example

The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.

Das Tattoo ist ein permanentes Zeichen auf seiner Haut.

B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

südosten

Meaning

the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction

Example

The city is located in the southeast of the country.

Die Stadt liegt im Südosten des Landes.

A2 noun /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/

religion

Religion

Meaning

a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power

Example

Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.

Religionsfreiheit ist ein fundamentales Menschenrecht.

C1 verb /piːv/

peeve

ärgern

Meaning

To annoy or irritate someone.

Example

His constant interruptions really peeve me.

Seine ständigen Unterbrechungen nerven mich wirklich.

A2 noun /ɡɪˈtɑːr/

Guitar

gitarre

Meaning

a stringed musical instrument played by strumming or plucking the strings with fingers or a pick

Example

She learned to play guitar when she was twelve years old.

Sie lernte, Gitarre zu spielen, als sie zwölf Jahre alt war.

C2 adjective /ˈhɔːri/

hoary

grau, alt

Meaning

gray or white with age; very old and respected

Example

The hoary oak tree stood as a witness to centuries of history.

Der alte Eichenbaum stand als Zeuge von Jahrhunderten der Geschichte.

B2 noun /njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/

nutrition

Ernährung

Meaning

The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.

Example

Good nutrition is vital for a healthy life.

Eine gute Ernährung ist wichtig für ein gesundes Leben.

B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

Höflichkeit; Anstand;

Meaning

the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark

Example

He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.

Er zeigte große Höflichkeit, indem er die Tür für ältere Menschen offen hielt.

C1 verb /ləˈmɛnt/

lament

klagen

Meaning

to express grief, sorrow, or regret about something

Example

She lamented the loss of her childhood home.

Sie klagte über den Verlust ihres Kindheitshauses.

C2 noun /ˈkɪzmɛt/

kismet

Schicksal

Meaning

Destiny or fate.

Example

Meeting her on that day felt like pure kismet.

Sie an diesem Tag zu treffen fühlte sich wie reines Schicksal an.

B2 adjective /ɪˈven.tʃu.əl/

Eventual

letztlich

Meaning

happening or existing at the end of a process; final; ultimate

Example

The eventual outcome was better than expected.

Das endgültige Ergebnis war besser als erwartet.

A2 adjective /ˈeksələnt/

Excellent

ausgezeichnet; hervorragend; exzellent;

Meaning

extremely good; outstanding; superior

Example

She received excellent grades in all her subjects.

Sie erhielt ausgezeichnete Noten in allen ihren Fächern.

C2 verb /ˌweɪˈleɪ/

waylay

unerwartet anhalten / angreifen

Meaning

to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them

Example

He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.

Er wurde von Reportern aufgehalten, als er das Gerichtsgebäude verließ.

C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

Aubergine

Meaning

a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant

Example

My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.

Meine Mutter hat Auberginen-Curry zum Mittagessen gekocht.

C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

Fehlverhalten eines Beamten

Meaning

Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.

Example

The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.

Der Bürgermeister wurde wegen Fehlverhaltens im Amt angeklagt.

B1 noun /priːst/

priest

Priester

Meaning

a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies

Example

The priest blessed the congregation during the Sunday service.

Der Priester segnete die Gemeinde während des Sonntagsgottesdienstes.

B2 noun /ˈfrɪkʃən/

friction

Reibung

Meaning

the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups

Example

There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation.

Es gab Reibung zwischen den beiden Abteilungen bei der Ressourcenzuteilung.

B1 adjective /ˈprɛʃəs/

precious

kostbar

Meaning

of great value; highly esteemed or cherished

Example

This ring is very precious to my grandmother.

Dieser Ring ist sehr kostbar für meine Großmutter.

C1 noun ˈdaɪ.nə.sti

dynasty

Dynastie

Meaning

A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.

Example

The Ming dynasty ruled China for centuries.

Die Ming-Dynastie regierte China über Jahrhunderte.

C2 adjective /ˈæfəbəl/

affable

umgänglich

Meaning

friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner

Example

He is such an affable host that everyone feels comfortable at his parties.

Er ist ein so umgänglicher Gastgeber, dass sich jeder bei seinen Partys wohl fühlt.

A2 verb /əˈlaʊ/

allow

erlauben

Meaning

to give permission for something to happen or someone to do something

Example

The teacher did not allow phones in class.

Der Lehrer erlaubte keine Handys im Unterricht.

B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəs/

generous

großzügig

Meaning

willing to give or share more than is necessary; kind and giving

Example

She is very generous with her time and money.

Sie ist sehr großzügig mit ihrer Zeit und ihrem Geld.

C1 noun/verb /ɡrʌdʒ/

grudge

Groll

Meaning

A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.

Example

She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.

Sie hegt immer noch einen Groll gegen ihn wegen dessen, was vor Jahren passiert ist.

B2 verb /ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/

compensated

entschädigt

Meaning

to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done

Example

The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.

Die Arbeiter wurden für ihre Überstunden entschädigt.

C1 verb /ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/

authenticate

authentifizieren

Meaning

To prove or show that something is genuine or true.

Example

The bank uses advanced technology to authenticate online transactions.

Die Bank verwendet fortschrittliche Technologie, um Online-Transaktionen zu authentifizieren.

B2 verb /klæʃ/

clash

Zusammenstoß

Meaning

to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.

Example

The two cars clashed in the intersection.

Die beiden Autos kollidierten an der Kreuzung.

C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.fəl/

Lawful

rechtmäßig; legitim; gültig; gerecht;

Meaning

legal; legitimate; valid; just

Example

The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper.

Der Richter bestätigte, dass ihre Handlungen gesetzmäßig und angemessen waren.

B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

pokal

Meaning

An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.

Example

She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.

Sie zeigte stolz den Pokal, den sie im Wettbewerb gewonnen hatte.

C2 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

Biozid

Meaning

A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.

Example

Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.

Biocide helfen, Schädlinge zu kontrollieren und die Ausbreitung von Krankheiten zu verringern.

A1 adjective /ˈtwɛnti/

twenty

zwanzig

Meaning

the number equivalent to 20

Example

He is twenty years old.

Er ist zwanzig Jahre alt.

C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

Desperado

Meaning

A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.

Example

The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.

Der Sheriff war entschlossen, den Desperado zu fassen, der die Stadt terrorisierte.

C1 noun /ˈproʊbeɪt/

probate

Testamentsprüfung

Meaning

the official proving of a will in a court of law

Example

The family had to go through probate after his death.

Die Familie musste nach seinem Tod das Verfahren der Testamentsprüfung durchlaufen.

C1 verb /ˈkɪndəl/

kindle

entzünden

Meaning

to light a fire; to arouse or inspire

Example

She kindled the campfire with dry wood.

Sie entzündete das Lagerfeuer mit trockenem Holz.

B1 adjective /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/

Original

original; primär; authentisch

Meaning

first; fundamental; primary; authentic

Example

This is the original document, not a copy.

Dies ist das Originaldokument, keine Kopie.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrvɪsəbəl/

Unserviceable

unbrauchbar; defekt

Meaning

not in working order; unable to be used; defective

Example

The old computer became unserviceable after the system crash.

Der alte Computer wurde nach dem Systemabsturz unbrauchbar.

B2 noun /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

discomfort

Unbehagen

Meaning

A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.

Example

She shifted in her chair due to discomfort in her back.

Sie bewegte sich in ihrem Stuhl wegen des Unbehagens in ihrem Rücken.

B2 noun /ˈɪnˌteɪk/

intake

aufnahme

Meaning

the process of taking something in, especially food or drink

Example

He monitored his daily intake of calories to maintain a healthy diet.

Er überwachte seine tägliche Kalorienaufnahme, um eine gesunde Ernährung beizubehalten.

B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

Muskel

Meaning

a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement

Example

Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.

Regelmäßige Bewegung hilft, deinen Muskel zu stärken.

C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛptɪv/

receptive

empfänglich

Meaning

Willing to listen to or accept new ideas, suggestions, or experiences.

Example

She was receptive to feedback from her colleagues.

Sie war empfänglich für Feedback von ihren Kollegen.

B1 noun /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

Gepäck; persönliche Gegenstände;

Meaning

suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior

Example

Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.

Bitte holen Sie Ihr Gepäck vom Gepäckband am Flughafen ab.

C2 noun /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

Metaphysik

Meaning

The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.

Example

She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.

Sie studierte Metaphysik, um die Prinzipien der Existenz jenseits der physischen Wissenschaft zu verstehen.

verderben

Meaning

to spoil or damage the quality or appearance of something

Example

The celebration was marred by bad weather.

Die Feier wurde durch schlechtes Wetter verdorben.