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B1 noun /ˈjʌŋstər/

Youngster

junger Mensch; ein Kind oder Jugendlicher; jemand, der in Erfahrung jung ist
Meaning
a young person; a child or teenager; someone who is young in experience
Example
The youngster showed great talent in sports.
Der junge zeigte großes Talent im Sport.
B1 adjective /ˈiː.ɡər/

Eager

eifrig; enthusiastisch; begierig; aufgeregt
Meaning
showing keen interest; enthusiastic; having or showing desire and excitement
Example
She was eager to start her new job.
Sie war begierig darauf, ihren neuen Job zu beginnen.
C1 adjective /məˈlaɪn/

Malign

schädlich; verleumderisch
Meaning
evil in nature or effect; harmful; slanderous
Example
He spread malign rumors about his colleague.
Er verbreitete schädliche Gerüchte über seinen Kollegen.
A2 verb dɪˈvɛləp

develop

entwickeln
Meaning
To grow or bring to a more advanced or effective state; to start to exist, experience, or possess gradually.
Example
Develop a brand based on your passion and skills.
Entwickle eine Marke, die auf deiner Leidenschaft und deinen Fähigkeiten basiert.
B1 noun /braɪd/

Bride

Braut
Meaning
a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The beautiful bride walked down the aisle in her white wedding dress.
Die schöne Braut ging den Gang entlang in ihrem weißen Hochzeitskleid.
A2 verb /oʊˈbeɪ/

obey

gehorchen
Meaning
to follow orders or instructions; to comply with rules
Example
Children should obey their parents and teachers.
Kinder sollten ihren Eltern und Lehrern gehorchen.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.pɚˈten.ʃən

hypertension

Bluthochdruck
Meaning
Abnormally high blood pressure.
Example
High sodium intake leads to hypertension.
Hoher Natriumkonsum führt zu Bluthochdruck.
C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

Leichenschauhaus
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed
Example
The police took the body to the morgue for identification.
Die Polizei brachte den Leichnam zur Identifizierung ins Leichenschauhaus.
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyrie

Adlers Nest
Meaning
the nest of a bird of prey, such as an eagle, typically built high on a cliff or tree
Example
The eagle’s eyrie was perched high on the mountain cliff.
Das Adlers Nest war hoch auf der Felsenklippe.
C1 adjective পারসিভেবল

perceivable

wahrnehmbar
Meaning
Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.
Example
The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas.
Die Veränderungen im Winterwetter sind in ländlichen Gebieten wahrnehmbar.
A1 noun /naɪn/

nine

neun
Meaning
the number that is one more than eight
Example
She has nine books in her collection.
Sie hat neun Bücher in ihrer Sammlung.
C1 adjective /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/

Provoking

provokativ
Meaning
causing anger or strong reaction; irritating; stimulating
Example
His provoking comments made everyone angry.
Seine provozierenden Kommentare machten alle wütend.
B2 noun /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

Modegeschäft
Meaning
a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories
Example
She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.
Sie kaufte ein schönes Kleid in einem Modegeschäft in der Innenstadt.
B2 noun /ˈhæn.di.krɑːft/

Handicraft

Handwerkskunst
Meaning
an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work
Example
The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region.
Der lokale Markt zeigte wunderschöne Handwerkskunst, die von geschickten Handwerkern aus der Region hergestellt wurde.
C1 noun /kəˈmændər ɪn tʃiːf/

Commander-in-chief

Oberbefehlshaber
Meaning
the supreme leader of a nation's armed forces
Example
The president serves as the commander-in-chief of the military.
Der Präsident dient als Oberbefehlshaber der Streitkräfte.
C1 adjective /prəˈfeɪn/

profane

profaniert, respektlos
Meaning
showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent or vulgar
Example
His jokes were considered too profane for the ceremony.
Seine Witze wurden als zu profan für die Zeremonie angesehen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈflɒtsəm/

flotsam

fließende Trümmer
Meaning
Floating debris from a shipwreck or things discarded and left floating.
Example
The beach was littered with flotsam after the storm.
Der Strand war nach dem Sturm mit fließenden Trümmern bedeckt.
C2 noun /ˈprɛlət/

prelate

hochrangiges Mitglied des Klerus
Meaning
A high-ranking member of the clergy, especially a bishop or abbot.
Example
The prelate delivered a sermon to the congregation.
Der Prälat hielt eine Predigt vor der Gemeinde.
C2 noun /ˈwɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

witticism

witzige Bemerkung / Scherz
Meaning
a clever or funny remark
Example
Her witticism made everyone laugh during the meeting.
Ihre witzige Bemerkung ließ alle während des Treffens lachen.
C1 verb /ˈbəʊl.stər/

bolster

unterstützen
Meaning
To support or strengthen; to prop up.
Example
The new policy aims to bolster economic growth.
Die neue Politik zielt darauf ab, das wirtschaftliche Wachstum zu unterstützen.
B2 verb /liːp/

leap

springen
Meaning
to jump high or far; to move quickly with large steps
Example
The cat leaped onto the table.
Die Katze sprang auf den Tisch.
B2 verb /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

behalten
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
The company decided to retain its experienced employees.
Das Unternehmen hat beschlossen, seine erfahrenen Mitarbeiter zu behalten.
C1 adjective /ˈkæl.əs/

Callous

gefühllos; grausam; rücksichtslos
Meaning
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; emotionally hardened
Example
He showed a callous disregard for others' feelings.
Er zeigte eine kalte Missachtung der Gefühle anderer.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈteɪk/

undertake

unternehmen
Meaning
to commit to and begin a task or project; to take on responsibility
Example
She decided to undertake a challenging project.
Sie entschloss sich, ein herausforderndes Projekt zu unternehmen.
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛptɪk/

aseptic

keimfrei
Meaning
Free from contamination caused by harmful microorganisms; sterile.
Example
Surgeons must work in an aseptic environment to prevent infection.
Chirurgen müssen in einer aseptischen Umgebung arbeiten, um Infektionen zu verhindern.
C1 adjective /ˌjuːtɪlɪˈtɛəriən/

utilitarian

Meaning
Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; relating to the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.
Example
The building had a simple utilitarian design.
C1 verb /ˈskwɒndər/

squander

verschleudern
Meaning
to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way
Example
He squandered his inheritance on gambling.
Er hat sein Erbe beim Glücksspiel verschwendet.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrt/

cohort

kohorte
Meaning
A group of people with a shared characteristic, usually of the same age or with a common experience.
Example
The study tracked a cohort of students over ten years.
Die Studie verfolgte eine Kohorte von Studenten über zehn Jahre.
B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

Lebenserwartung
Meaning
The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.
Example
Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.
Die Lebenserwartung hängt von der Qualität der Gesundheitsversorgung ab.
A2 noun /ˈden.tɪst/

Dentist

Zahnarzt
Meaning
a medical professional who treats teeth and oral health
Example
I need to visit the dentist for a regular checkup.
Ich muss den Zahnarzt für eine regelmäßige Untersuchung besuchen.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

übermäßig betonen
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
Der Lehrer betonte den Punkt nicht übermäßig, nachdem die Schüler ihn verstanden hatten.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːr.i liːvz/

Curry Leaves

Curryblätter
Meaning
aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking
Example
Fresh curry leaves add authentic flavor to Indian dishes.
Frische Curryblätter verleihen indischen Gerichten einen authentischen Geschmack.
C1 noun /ˌkɔr.diˈæl.ɪ.ti/

Cordiality

Kordialität; Freundlichkeit
Meaning
sincere affection and kindness; warm and friendly behavior
Example
The host's cordiality made all the guests feel welcome and comfortable.
Die Kordialität des Gastgebers ließ alle Gäste sich willkommen und wohl fühlen.
B2 adjective /ˈhɒs.taɪl/

Hostile

feindlich; aggressiv; antagonistisch;
Meaning
unfriendly; aggressive; antagonistic;
Example
The hostile environment made it difficult to work.
Die feindliche Umgebung erschwerte die Arbeit.
B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

statisch
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
Statische Ideen behindern den Fortschritt.
A1 preposition /ɪn/

in

in
Meaning
expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something
Example
She is in the kitchen preparing dinner.
Sie ist in der Küche und bereitet das Abendessen vor.
C2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.spʌn/

homespun

hausgemacht
Meaning
Simple and unsophisticated; made at home rather than in a factory.
Example
She wore a homespun dress to the village festival.
Sie trug ein hausgemachtes Kleid zum Dorffest.
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrnəl/

vernal

frühlingshaft
Meaning
related to spring; fresh, youthful
Example
The garden was filled with vernal beauty after the long winter.
Der Garten war nach dem langen Winter mit frühlingshafter Schönheit erfüllt.
C2 noun /dɛnˈdrɒlədʒi/

dendrology

Dendrologie
Meaning
the scientific study of trees and woody plants
Example
He is studying dendrology at the university.
Er studiert Dendrologie an der Universität.
C1 adverb /ˈhed ɑn/

Head-on

frontal
Meaning
directly facing; in direct confrontation or collision
Example
The two cars collided head-on at the intersection.
Die beiden Autos sind an der Kreuzung frontal zusammengestoßen.
A2 noun /wʊlf/

Wolf

wolf
Meaning
a wild carnivorous mammal which is the largest member of the dog family
Example
The wolf howled at the full moon.
Der Wolf heulte zum vollen Mond.
C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

zerknüllen
Meaning
to crush something into folds or wrinkles
Example
He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.
Er zerknüllte das Papier und warf es in den Mülleimer.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/

dissertation

Dissertation
Meaning
A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually written for a university degree.
Example
She spent two years writing her doctoral dissertation.
Sie verbrachte zwei Jahre mit dem Schreiben ihrer Dissertation.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvərənt/

irreverent

respektlos
Meaning
showing a lack of respect for people or things that are usually respected
Example
The comedian’s irreverent jokes offended some of the audience.
Die respektlosen Witze des Komikers haben einige Zuschauer beleidigt.
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

Segen
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
Der Regen war ein Segen für die von der Dürre betroffenen Bauern.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

trostlos; düster; traurig; ohne Freude
Meaning
lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer
Example
The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.
Das alte Haus sah trostlos und verlassen im Winterregen aus.
A2 noun /ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/

Message

Nachricht
Meaning
A written, spoken, or electronic communication sent from one person to another
Example
I received your message and will reply soon.
Ich habe deine Nachricht erhalten und werde bald antworten.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən/

imprecation

Fluch
Meaning
A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.
Example
The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the corrupt official.
Die wütende Menge schleuderte Flüche auf den korrupten Beamten.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

disinfectant

Desinfektionsmittel
Meaning
a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces
Example
The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.
Der Reiniger sprühte Desinfektionsmittel auf den Tisch.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɪndɪkənt/

indicant

anzeiger
Meaning
Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.
Example
High fever is often an indicant of infection.
Hoher Fieber ist oft ein Anzeiger für eine Infektion.
B2 noun /ˈɒs.trɪtʃ/

Ostrich

Strauss
Meaning
a large flightless bird native to Africa with long legs and neck
Example
The ostrich is the world's largest bird.
Der Strauss ist der größte Vogel der Welt.
C1 noun /ˈkʌntrɪmən/

countryman

Landsmann
Meaning
a person from one's own country or rural area
Example
He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference.
Er war stolz, einen Landsmann auf der internationalen Konferenz zu treffen.
A2 verb /kɪl/

kill

töten
Meaning
to cause the death of; to end life
Example
The hunter killed the deer.
Der Jäger tötete das Reh.
B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

liga
Meaning
An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).
Example
Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.
Mehrere Clubs gründeten eine Liga, um den Sportsgeist zu fördern.
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.siːz/

galaxies

galaxien
Meaning
Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.
Example
Distant galaxies hold clues about the early universe.
Entfernte Galaxien enthalten Hinweise auf das frühe Universum.
A1 noun /wɒnt/

Want

Mangel; Bedarf
Meaning
lack or shortage of something; poverty or need
Example
There is a want of fresh water in the drought-affected areas.
Es gibt einen Mangel an Trinkwasser in den von Dürre betroffenen Gebieten.
C1 noun /woʊz/

woes

Kummer
Meaning
great sorrow or distress; troubles
Example
The company faced financial woes after the market crash.
Das Unternehmen hatte finanzielle Sorgen nach dem Marktabsturz.
C1 noun /dɪˈkriː/

Decree

Dekret
Meaning
an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict
Example
The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay additional taxes.
Der König erließ ein Dekret, dass alle Bürger zusätzliche Steuern zahlen müssen.
A1 noun /ˈwɪmən/

woman

Frau
Meaning
an adult human female
Example
The woman at the counter helped me.
Die Frau am Schalter hat mir geholfen.
B2 noun /məˈlɛəriə/

malaria

Malaria
Meaning
a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating
Example
Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions.
Malaria ist eine häufige Krankheit in tropischen Regionen.
C2 noun /ˈmænˌiː.tər/

man-eater

Menschenfresser
Meaning
An animal that kills and eats humans; informally, a woman who is very assertive in relationships.
Example
The tiger became a notorious man-eater in the village.
Der Tiger wurde in dem Dorf ein berüchtigter Menschenfresser.
B2 noun /ˈbroʊ.kər/

Broker

makler
Meaning
a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others; an intermediary
Example
The stock broker helped me invest my money wisely.
Der Börsenmakler half mir, mein Geld weise zu investieren.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/

unstinting

großzügig
Meaning
given generously without holding back
Example
She received unstinting support from her family.
Sie erhielt großzügige Unterstützung von ihrer Familie.
B2 noun helθ ˈhæzərdz

health hazards

Gesundheitsrisiken
Meaning
Risks or dangers to physical health and well-being that can cause illness or injury.
Example
Plastic usage leads to significant health hazards.
Die Verwendung von Plastik führt zu erheblichen Gesundheitsrisiken.
C1 adjective sɪˈlɛstʃəl

celestial

himmlisch
Meaning
Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.
Example
The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.
Die himmlischen Körper am Himmel waren letzte Nacht deutlich sichtbar.
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

terminology

Terminologie
Meaning
the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject
Example
Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.
Medizinische Terminologie kann für neue Studenten schwer verständlich sein.
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪt/

discombobulate

verwirren
Meaning
to confuse or disconcert; to upset the normal order
Example
The sudden question seemed to discombobulate him.
Die plötzliche Frage schien ihn zu verwirren.
B1 noun /ˈmɪk.sər/

Mixer

Mixer
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used for mixing, beating, and whipping ingredients
Example
The chef used a mixer to prepare the cake batter.
Der Koch benutzte einen Mixer, um den Kuchenteig vorzubereiten.
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/

antecedent

antezedent
Meaning
something that came before; a previous event, condition, or cause
Example
The cultural antecedents of this festival go back centuries.
Die kulturellen Antezedenten dieses Festes reichen Jahrhunderte zurück.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪst/

sophist

Sophist
Meaning
a person who uses clever but misleading arguments
Example
He was dismissed as a sophist who twisted facts to win debates.
Er wurde als ein Sophist abgetan, der Fakten verdrehte, um Debatten zu gewinnen.
A2 noun ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

services

Dienstleistungen
Meaning
The action of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
Services in the healthcare industry are essential for well-being.
Dienstleistungen im Gesundheitswesen sind für das Wohlbefinden unerlässlich.
C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

synchronisieren
Meaning
To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
Example
The dancers need to synchronize their movements.
Die Tänzer müssen ihre Bewegungen synchronisieren.
C1 adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

ambivalent

ambivalent
Meaning
Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.
Example
She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.
Sie war ambivalent gegenüber der Annahme des neuen Jobangebots.
A1 noun /'æn.ɪ.məl/

Animal

Tier
Meaning
a living creature that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli
Example
The zoo has many different animals from around the world.
Der Zoo hat viele verschiedene Tiere aus der ganzen Welt.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

enquire

fragen
Meaning
to ask for information about something
Example
He enquired about the train schedule.
Er hat nach dem Fahrplan des Zuges gefragt.
C2 adjective /ˈhɛtərəˌdɒks/

heterodox

heterodox
Meaning
not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs
Example
The professor was known for his heterodox views on religion.
Der Professor war bekannt für seine heterodoxen Ansichten zur Religion.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrsəbl/

forcible

zwangsweise
Meaning
Done by force; using physical strength or power.
Example
The police made a forcible entry into the house.
Die Polizei führte einen gewaltsamen Eintritt ins Haus durch.
B2 noun/adjective /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

republican

republikanisch
Meaning
a member or supporter of a republican political party or system
Example
The republican candidate won the election.
Der republikanische Kandidat hat die Wahl gewonnen.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspres treɪn/

Express Train

Expresszug
Meaning
a fast train that travels between major stations with few or no intermediate stops
Example
The express train reached the destination in half the usual time.
Der Expresszug erreichte das Ziel in der halben gewohnten Zeit.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

etwas mit großer Fertigkeit vervollständigen oder perfektionieren
Meaning
To complete or perfect something with great skill
Example
He is a consummate artist with years of experience.
Er ist ein vollendeter Künstler mit jahrelanger Erfahrung.
B2 verb /ˈvæksɪneɪt/

vaccinate

impfen
Meaning
to give a vaccine to protect against a disease
Example
Children are usually vaccinated before starting school.
Kinder werden in der Regel vor dem Schulbeginn geimpft.
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.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

Hardship

Schwierigkeit, Leiden
Meaning
severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress
Example
Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.
Trotz vieler Entbehrungen im Krieg blieb die Familie vereint und voller Hoffnung.
B2 noun /ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/

expenditure

Ausgabe
Meaning
The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.
Example
Managing expenditure is critical for budgeting.
Die Verwaltung der Ausgaben ist entscheidend für die Budgetierung.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrməri/

armory

Waffenlager
Meaning
A place where weapons are stored; a supply of resources or skills.
Example
The soldiers kept their weapons in the armory.
Die Soldaten bewahrten ihre Waffen im Waffenlager auf.
B2 verb /ˈkæt.ɪ.ɡə.raɪzd/

categorized

kategorisiert
Meaning
Placed in a particular class or group.
Example
The city was categorized as highly polluted.
Die Stadt wurde als stark verschmutzt kategorisiert.
B2 adjective /θiˈætrɪkl/

theatrical

theatral
Meaning
Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.
Example
Her theatrical performance won the audience's applause.
Ihre theatrale Aufführung erntete den Applaus des Publikums.
C2 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthral

fesseln
Meaning
To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.
Example
The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.
Die Aufführung des Magiers fesselte das Publikum.
C2 noun /ˌtɜːsənˈtɛnəri/

tercentenary

terzentenarium
Meaning
The 300th anniversary of an event.
Example
The city celebrated its tercentenary with a grand festival.
Die Stadt feierte ihr Terzentenarium mit einem großen Festival.
A2 noun /mæp/

map

Karte
Meaning
a drawing that shows the features of an area of land or sea
Example
He studied the map before starting his journey.
Er studierte die Karte, bevor er seine Reise begann.
A1 verb /ɡɪv/

give

geben
Meaning
to freely transfer something to someone
Example
I give gifts to my friends on their birthdays.
Ich gebe Geschenke an meine Freunde zu ihren Geburtstagen.
A2 noun tuːlz

Tools

Werkzeuge
Meaning
A device or implement used to carry out a particular function.
Example
You can use online tools like FamilySearch to create a family tree.
Sie können Online-Werkzeuge wie FamilySearch verwenden, um einen Stammbaum zu erstellen.
B2 verb /ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/

renovate

renovieren
Meaning
to restore something old to a good state or to improve it
Example
They decided to renovate the old house before moving in.
Sie beschlossen, das alte Haus vor dem Einzug zu renovieren.
B2 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.ləs/

Meaningless

sinnlos; ohne Zweck; bedeutungslos
Meaning
without purpose; having no significance; pointless
Example
The data became meaningless without proper context.
Die Daten wurden ohne den richtigen Kontext bedeutungslos.
C1 verb /ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/

polarize

polarisieren
Meaning
to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs
Example
The controversial decision polarized public opinion.
Die umstrittene Entscheidung hat die öffentliche Meinung in zwei gegensätzliche Gruppen geteilt.
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 adjective /ˈslʌvənli/

slovenly

nachlässig
Meaning
Untidy or careless in appearance, habits, or work.
Example
His slovenly appearance made a bad impression at the interview.
Sein nachlässiges Aussehen hinterließ einen schlechten Eindruck im Interview.
A2 noun /ˈplɛʒər/

pleasure

Vergnügen
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or enjoyment
Example
It was a pleasure to meet you.
Es war ein Vergnügen, dich zu treffen.
B1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərɛri/

temporary

vorübergehend
Meaning
Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
Example
She found a temporary job during the summer break.
Sie fand einen temporären Job während der Sommerferien.
B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

aufrichtigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
Seine Aufrichtigkeit beim Entschuldigen war für alle offensichtlich.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

Fehler
Meaning
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something
Example
The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.
Der Fertigungsfehler führte dazu, dass das Produkt nach nur einer Woche fehlschlug.
A2 noun /əˈlɪmpɪks/

olympics

Olympische Spiele
Meaning
an international sports competition held every four years with athletes from many countries
Example
The Olympics bring athletes from all over the world together.
Die Olympischen Spiele bringen Athleten aus der ganzen Welt zusammen.
C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

gescheitert
Meaning
Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.
Example
Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.
Ihr abortiver Versuch, den Berg zu besteigen, endete in einem Rückzug.
B2 verb /reɪl/

rail

sich beschweren
Meaning
to complain or protest strongly about something
Example
He railed against the unfair decision.
Er schimpfte gegen die ungerechte Entscheidung.
C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

pyrrhische Sieg
Meaning
A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.
Example
The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.
Der General erklärte die Schlacht aufgrund schwerer Verluste für einen pyrrhischen Sieg.
C2 noun /ɛˌspriː də ˈkɔːr/

esprit de corps

Kameradschaftsgeist
Meaning
A feeling of pride, fellowship, and loyalty shared by members of a group.
Example
The team's esprit de corps was evident in their cooperative effort.
Der Kameradschaftsgeist des Teams war in ihrem kooperativen Einsatz deutlich zu erkennen.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.təˈvɛn.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/

interventionism

Interventionismus
Meaning
Government policy of active involvement in economic affairs.
Example
The central bank's interventionism helped stabilize inflation.
Der Interventionismus der Zentralbank half, die Inflation zu stabilisieren.
C1 noun /truːp/

troupe

Gruppe, Theatertruppe
Meaning
A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.
Example
The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage.
Die Theatergruppe trat brillant auf der Bühne auf.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrmjuˈteɪʃən/

permutation

Permutation
Meaning
An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.
Example
The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles.
Das Puzzle kann gelöst werden, indem alle möglichen Permutationen der Kacheln ausprobiert werden.
C1 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

contravene

verstoßen
Meaning
to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement
Example
He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.
Er verstieß gegen die Sicherheitsvorschriften und wurde bestraft.
B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

akustisch
Meaning
relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means
Example
We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.
Wir nahmen eine akustische Version des Songs in einem ruhigen Raum auf.
C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

urzeitlich
Meaning
Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.
Example
Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.
Wissenschaftler studieren die urzeitliche Suppe, aus der das Leben entstanden ist.
C2 adjective /kənˈdʌktəbl̩/

conductible

leitfähig
Meaning
capable of being conducted, especially electricity or heat
Example
Copper is highly conductible to electricity.
Kupfer ist sehr leitfähig für Elektrizität.
B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

anspruchsvoll
Meaning
requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy
Example
The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.
Der Job ist sehr anspruchsvoll und erfordert lange Arbeitsstunden.
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

Glück
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood
Example
He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

mausoleum

Mausoleum
Meaning
A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.
Example
The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.
Der König wurde in einem prächtigen Mausoleum beerdigt.
B2 adjective ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

logical

logisch
Meaning
Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.
Example
Logical circuits ensure effective computation.
Logische Schaltkreise gewährleisten eine effektive Berechnung.
B1 noun /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/

Voyage

Reise; Seereise
Meaning
a long journey involving travel by sea or in space
Example
The ship's voyage across the Atlantic took two weeks.
Die Schiffsreise über den Atlantik dauerte zwei Wochen.