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C2 verb /əˈɡlɒməˌreɪt/

agglomerate

agglomerieren
Meaning
To collect or form into a mass or group.
Example
The dust particles began to agglomerate into larger clusters.
Die Staubpartikel begannen, sich in größeren Klumpen zu agglomerieren.
C2 noun /wiːl/

weal

Glück
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.
Example
The charity worked for the common weal of the community.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/

demoniac

dämonisch
Meaning
possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent
Example
The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.
Die Soldaten kämpften mit dämonischer Wut.
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛksəbl/

reflexible

reflektierbar
Meaning
Capable of being reflected or bent back.
Example
The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions.
Die Oberfläche war hochreflektierend und warf das Licht in verschiedene Richtungen.
C2 verb, noun /ˈɡoʊld.brɪk/

goldbrick

Arbeit vermeiden
Meaning
to avoid work or duty; a person who shirks responsibility
Example
He was accused of goldbricking while the rest of the team worked hard.
Er wurde beschuldigt, Arbeit zu vermeiden, während der Rest des Teams hart arbeitete.
C2 noun /sɛkˈstɛt/

sextet

Sextett
Meaning
a group of six people playing music or a piece written for six performers
Example
The jazz sextet filled the small club with a warm, layered sound.
Das Jazz-Sextett füllte den kleinen Club mit einem warmen, vielschichtigen Klang.
C2 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

Angeber
Meaning
a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing
Example
Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.
Am Ende merkten alle, dass er ein Angeber war.
C2 noun /liːən/

lien

Pfandrecht
Meaning
A legal right to keep possession of property until a debt is paid.
Example
The bank placed a lien on the house until the mortgage was cleared.
Die Bank legte ein Pfandrecht auf das Haus, bis die Hypothek beglichen war.
C2 verb /ˈprɑː.məl.ɡeɪt/

promulgate

veröffentlichen
Meaning
To announce or make a law, decree, or idea officially known.
Example
The government promulgated new regulations on data privacy.
Die Regierung veröffentlichte neue Datenschutzregelungen.
C2 noun /ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

palinode

Palinode
Meaning
a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work
Example
The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words.
Der Dichter schrieb eine Palinode, um sich für seine früheren harten Worte zu entschuldigen.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.nə.naɪt/

canaanite

Kanaaniter
Meaning
a member of a people who lived in the ancient land of Canaan in the Middle East
Example
The Canaanites were known for their advanced trade networks.
Die Kanaaniter waren bekannt für ihre fortschrittlichen Handelsnetzwerke.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛmbəl/

dissemble

vorgetäuschen
Meaning
to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to pretend
Example
He tried to dissemble his anger with a forced smile.
Er versuchte, seinen Ärger mit einem erzwungenen Lächeln zu verbergen.
C2 adjective /ˌmɪsənˈθrɑːpɪk/

misanthropic

misanthropisch
Meaning
having or showing a dislike of humankind
Example
His misanthropic attitude made it difficult for him to make friends.
Seine misanthropische Haltung machte es ihm schwer, Freunde zu finden.
C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

korruptibel
Meaning
able to be morally or ethically corrupted
Example
He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.
Er war dafür bekannt, korruptibel zu sein und nahm oft Bestechungsgelder an.
C2 verb /oʊˈpaɪn/

opine

eine Meinung äußern
Meaning
to express an opinion or belief
Example
The professor opined that the policy would fail.
Der Professor äußerte die Meinung, dass die Politik scheitern würde.
C2 verb, noun /ɡaʊdʒ/

gouge

aushöhlen, überteuern
Meaning
To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.
Example
He accidentally gouged a hole in the wooden table.
Er hat versehentlich ein Loch in den Holztisch gemacht.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdɪst/

immodest

überheblich / unanständig
Meaning
lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper
Example
His immodest remarks offended the audience.
Seine überheblichen Bemerkungen beleidigten das Publikum.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/

discomfiting

peinlich
Meaning
Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
His discomfiting questions made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.
Seine peinlichen Fragen brachten alle dazu, sich unbehaglich in ihren Sitzen zu rühren.
C2 adjective /ˈmeɪndʒi/

mangy

schmutzig und abgenutzt
Meaning
in poor condition, shabby, dirty, or affected by mange
Example
The stray dog looked mangy and weak.
Der streunende Hund sah schmutzig und schwach aus.
C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

lügnerisch
Meaning
not telling the truth; lying
Example
The politician was known for his mendacious statements.
Der Politiker war bekannt für seine lügnerischen Aussagen.
C2 noun /ˈtrʌmpəri/

trumpery

wertloser Unsinn oder auffällige, aber wertlose Dinge
Meaning
worthless nonsense or showy but worthless things
Example
The speech was full of political trumpery.
Die Rede war voller politischer Alberei.
C2 noun /ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

blowhard

aufgeblasene Person
Meaning
a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging.
Jeder mied die aufgeblasene Person auf der Party, weil sie nicht aufhörte, anzugeben.
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.
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

misogamy

Misogamie
Meaning
Hatred or dislike of marriage.
Example
His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner.
Seine Misogamie verhinderte, dass er sich jemals mit einem Partner niederließ.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

superannuated

veraltet
Meaning
old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age
Example
The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production.
Die Fabrik war mit veralteten Maschinen gefüllt, die die Produktion verlangsamten.
C2 adjective /əˈluːviəl/

alluvial

alluvial
Meaning
Relating to or derived from alluvium (loose soil or sediment deposited by rivers).
Example
The farmers cultivate crops on the fertile alluvial plains.
Die Bauern bauen auf den fruchtbaren alluvialen Ebenen Pflanzen an.
C2 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantel

Regal über dem Kamin
Meaning
A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.
Example
She placed family photos on the mantel above the fireplace.
Sie stellte Familienfotos auf das Regal über dem Kamin.
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪs/

efface

auslöschen
Meaning
To erase or wipe out something; to make oneself inconspicuous.
Example
Time had effaced the letters on the old gravestone.
Die Zeit hatte die Buchstaben auf dem alten Grabstein gelöscht.
C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

leicht sauer oder scharf
Meaning
slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner
Example
The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.
Der Kritiker schrieb eine scharfe Rezension des Films.
C2 adjective /ˈloʊð.səm/

Loathsome

abscheulich
Meaning
causing hatred or disgust; repulsive
Example
The loathsome smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room.
Der abscheuliche Gestank aus dem Müll brachte alle dazu, den Raum zu verlassen.
C2 adjective /pərˈfɛktəbl/

perfectible

verbesserbar
Meaning
capable of being made perfect or improved
Example
Human nature is imperfect but perfectible.
Die menschliche Natur ist unvollkommen, aber verbesserbar.
C2 noun /ˈɛskwaɪər/

esquire

Esquire
Meaning
A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.
Example
John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.
John Smith, Esquire, wird den Klienten vor Gericht vertreten.
C2 noun /ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/

Caraway seeds

Kümmelsamen
Meaning
aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking
Example
The bread was flavored with caraway seeds.
Das Brot war mit Kümmelsamen gewürzt.
C2 verb /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪteɪt/

incapacitate

unfähig machen
Meaning
to deprive someone or something of the ability or strength to function
Example
The severe injury incapacitated the player for the rest of the season.
Die schwere Verletzung hat den Spieler für den Rest der Saison außer Gefecht gesetzt.
C2 adjective /ˈɛrzæts/

ersatz

Ersatz
Meaning
made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one
Example
The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather.
Die billigen Schuhe waren aus Ersatzleder gefertigt.
C2 verb /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

convalesce

sich erholen, Gesundheit und Stärke nach einer Krankheit oder medizinischen Behandlung wiedererlangen
Meaning
to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment
Example
After the surgery, she spent several weeks convalescing at home.
Nach der Operation verbrachte sie mehrere Wochen mit der Genesung zu Hause.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈbjuːz/

disabuse

korrigieren
Meaning
To free someone from a false belief or misconception.
Example
The teacher tried to disabuse the students of their misunderstanding.
Der Lehrer versuchte, die Schüler von ihrem Missverständnis zu befreien.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒes.tɪŋ/

Jesting

scherzhaft
Meaning
joking or teasing in a playful manner
Example
He was only jesting when he said he would quit his job.
Er scherzte nur, als er sagte, er würde seinen Job kündigen.
C2 verb /ˈmæŋɡəl/

mangle

zerschmettern
Meaning
to severely damage or mutilate something, often by tearing or crushing
Example
The car was mangled in the accident.
Das Auto war bei dem Unfall zerschmettert.
C2 adjective ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk

megalithic

megalithisch
Meaning
Relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing large stones.
Example
The megalithic structures in ancient civilizations are fascinating.
Die megalithischen Strukturen in alten Zivilisationen sind faszinierend.
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmənʃɪp/

aldermanship

Amt des Aldermanns
Meaning
The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.
Example
He was honored with aldermanship after years of service.
Er wurde nach jahrelangem Dienst mit dem Amt des Aldermanns geehrt.
C2 noun /ˈklævɪkəl/

clavicle

Schlüsselbein
Meaning
the collarbone, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum
Example
He fractured his clavicle in the accident.
Er brach sich das Schlüsselbein im Unfall.
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 verb /ˈkæn.tər/

canter

langsamer Galopp
Meaning
To ride a horse at a controlled, easy pace between a trot and a gallop.
Example
She cantered her horse across the field with ease.
Sie kannter ihr Pferd über das Feld mit Leichtigkeit.
C2 noun /ˈɒksɪdənt/

occident

Okzident
Meaning
The countries of the West, especially Europe and America.
Example
The Occident has a long history of philosophical thought.
Der Okzident hat eine lange Geschichte der philosophischen Gedanken.
C2 noun /raɪm/

rime

Raureif
Meaning
frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor
Example
The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.
Die Bäume waren nach der kalten Nacht mit weißem Raureif bedeckt.
C2 noun ˈsɒmnələns

somnolence

Somnolenz
Meaning
A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.
Example
The somnolence after a heavy meal made it hard to concentrate.
Die Somnolenz nach einer schweren Mahlzeit machte es schwierig, sich zu konzentrieren.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪkl̩/

auricle

äußeres Ohr
Meaning
The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.
Der Arzt untersuchte das äußere Ohr des Patienten auf Anzeichen einer Infektion.
C2 noun /ˈætəmaɪzər/

atomizer

zerstäuber
Meaning
A device that sprays liquid into a fine mist.
Example
She used an atomizer to apply the perfume evenly.
Sie benutzte einen Zerstäuber, um das Parfüm gleichmäßig aufzutragen.
C2 noun /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

Männlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.
Example
His manliness was admired by his peers.
Seine Männlichkeit wurde von seinen Kollegen bewundert.
C2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vɪd/

Fervid

leidenschaftlich; intensiv enthusiastisch; brennend vor Emotionen
Meaning
passionate; intensely enthusiastic; burning with emotion
Example
She gave a fervid speech about environmental protection.
Sie hielt eine fervide Rede über den Umweltschutz.
C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

trennbar
Meaning
Capable of being separated or divided.
Example
The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.
Die beiden Themen sind trennbar und sollten unabhängig besprochen werden.
C2 verb /ˈɡʌzəl/

guzzle

gierig trinken
Meaning
to drink greedily or excessively
Example
He guzzled three cans of soda in a few minutes.
Er trank in wenigen Minuten drei Dosen Limonade.
C2 verb ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt

inculcate

einpflanzen
Meaning
Instill an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction; to teach and impress by frequent repetitions.
Example
Parents should inculcate good values in their children.
Eltern sollten ihren Kindern gute Werte einpflanzen.
C2 noun /fɪntʃ/

finch

fink (kleiner Singvogel)
Meaning
a small songbird with a short, stout bill
Example
A colorful finch perched on the branch singing sweetly.
Ein bunter Fink saß auf dem Ast und sang süß.
C2 noun /ˌtɛliˈɒlədʒi/

teleology

Teleologie
Meaning
the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by cause
Example
Aristotle is often associated with the concept of teleology in philosophy.
Aristoteles wird oft mit dem Konzept der Teleologie in der Philosophie in Verbindung gebracht.
C2 verb /haɪ/

hie

eilen
Meaning
to go quickly; hasten
Example
He hied to the station to catch the train.
Er eilte zum Bahnhof, um den Zug zu erwischen.
C2 adjective /əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/

adulterated

verunreinigt
Meaning
describes food, drink, or medicine made weaker or impure by the addition of another substance
Example
Authorities seized adulterated drugs from the warehouse.
Die Behörden beschlagnahmten verunreinigte Arzneimittel aus dem Lager.
C2 noun /krəˈdjuːlɪti/

credulity

Leichtgläubigkeit
Meaning
A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.
Example
The scam succeeded because of the victim's credulity.
Der Betrug war erfolgreich aufgrund der Leichtgläubigkeit des Opfers.
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɛl.ɪˈdʒɛntsi.ə/

intelligentsia

Intelligenzija
Meaning
The group of people engaged in intellectual and cultural pursuits in a society.
Example
The intelligentsia played a key role in shaping public opinion.
Die Intelligenzija spielte eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Bildung der öffentlichen Meinung.
C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

harte Kritik oder Bestrafung
Meaning
Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.
Example
The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.
Die harte Zurechtweisung des Managers schockierte das gesamte Team.
C2 noun /krəˈnɒmɪtər/

chronometer

Chronometer
Meaning
An instrument for measuring time precisely, especially used in navigation.
Example
The sailor relied on the chronometer to determine his position at sea.
Der Seemann verließ sich auf das Chronometer, um seine Position auf See zu bestimmen.
C2 noun əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

Schärfe
Meaning
Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
Example
His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.
Seine intellektuelle Schärfe machte ihn zu einem brillanten Wissenschaftler.
C2 noun /ˌkæθəˈlɪsɪti/

catholicity

Universalität, Aufgeschlossenheit
Meaning
Universality; broad-mindedness; acceptance of a wide variety of things.
Example
Her catholicity of interests makes her a fascinating person.
Ihre Katholizität der Interessen macht sie zu einer faszinierenden Person.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

littoral

küstennah
Meaning
Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.
Example
The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.
Die Küstenzone ist Heimat vieler einzigartiger Meeresarten.
C2 noun /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Machination

Machination; Intrige;
Meaning
a clever scheme or artful plot, usually with evil intent; crafty designing or plotting
Example
The villain's machinations were finally exposed.
Die Machenschaften des Bösewichts wurden schließlich aufgedeckt.
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.
C2 noun /ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/

antitoxin

Antitoxin
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.
Example
The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom.
Der Arzt verabreichte ein Antitoxin, um das Schlangengift zu neutralisieren.
C2 noun /ˈhɒɡz.hɛd/

hogshead

großes Fass
Meaning
A large cask or barrel, traditionally used for storing liquids like wine or beer.
Example
The cellar was filled with hogsheads of ale.
Der Keller war voller großer Fässer Bier.
C2 adjective /aɪˈsɒ.krə.nəs/

isochronous

gleichzeitig auftretend
Meaning
Occurring at equal time intervals; in unison or synchrony.
Example
The pendulum swings are isochronous, repeating at equal intervals.
Die Pendelschwingungen sind isochron, wiederholen sich in gleichen Intervallen.
C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒmɪtər/

hydrometer

Hydrometer
Meaning
An instrument used to measure the density or specific gravity of liquids.
Example
The brewer used a hydrometer to test the sugar content of the solution.
Der Brauer benutzte ein Hydrometer, um den Zuckergehalt der Lösung zu testen.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/

stripling

Jüngling
Meaning
a young man who is not yet fully grown
Example
The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight.
Der Jüngling träumte davon, ein tapferer Ritter zu werden.
C2 verb /ˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

furbish

aufpolieren
Meaning
to polish, renovate, or give a fresh look to something
Example
The workers furbished the old sword until it gleamed like new.
Die Arbeiter polierten das alte Schwert, bis es wie neu glänzte.
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

Salbe
Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
Sie trug eine Salbe auf die Verbrennung an ihrer Hand auf.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrnkoʊt/

turncoat

Verräter
Meaning
a person who switches allegiance, often betraying a cause or group
Example
He was branded a turncoat after joining the rival political party.
Er wurde nach dem Beitritt zur rivalisierenden politischen Partei als Verräter gebrandmarkt.
C2 noun /ˈmæk.rəˌkɒz.əm/

macrocosm

Makrokosmos
Meaning
The whole universe considered as a large, complex system; a large-scale representation of something.
Example
The macrocosm of the universe reflects the microcosm of human life.
Der Makrokosmos des Universums spiegelt den Mikrokosmos des menschlichen Lebens wider.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɒntrəˈvɜːtəbl/

incontrovertible

unbestreitbar
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; unquestionable
Example
The evidence was incontrovertible and proved his innocence.
Die Beweise waren unbestreitbar und bewiesen seine Unschuld.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊˈfoʊbiə/

hydrophobia

Hydrophobie
Meaning
Extreme or irrational fear of water; historically, another name for rabies.
Example
After being bitten by a stray dog, the man was treated for hydrophobia.
Nachdem er von einem streunenden Hund gebissen wurde, wurde der Mann wegen Hydrophobie behandelt.
C2 noun /ˈdʒæɡ.ər.i/

Jaggary

rohrzucker
Meaning
unrefined sugar made from sugarcane or palm sap; a traditional sweetener
Example
My grandmother uses jaggery instead of white sugar in her recipes.
Meine Großmutter verwendet statt weißem Zucker Rohrzucker in ihren Rezepten.
C2 verb /ˈstɪp.əl/

stipple

mit kleinen Punkten bedecken
Meaning
to cover a surface with numerous small dots or specks, often in drawing or painting
Example
The artist stippled the canvas to create a textured effect.
Der Künstler bedeckte die Leinwand mit kleinen Punkten, um einen strukturierten Effekt zu erzeugen.
C2 verb /boʊd/

bode

vorbedeutend
Meaning
to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad
Example
The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.
Die dunklen Wolken kündigen einen heftigen Sturm an.
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə/

schadenfreude

Freude am Unglück anderer
Meaning
pleasure derived from another person's misfortune
Example
He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his rival failed.
Er fühlte eine Art von Schadenfreude, als sein Rivale scheiterte.
C2 adjective /eɪˈrɪðmɪk/

arrhythmic

arrhythmisch
Meaning
Lacking a regular rhythm or beat.
Example
The patient had an arrhythmic heartbeat.
Der Patient hatte einen arrhythmischen Herzschlag.
C2 noun (plural) /əˈspɜːr.ʒənz/

aspersions

Verleumdungen
Meaning
Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.
Example
The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him.
Der Politiker wies die gegen ihn erhobenen Verleumdungen zurück.
C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conch

Muschel
Meaning
a large sea shell that can be used as a horn; the marine mollusk that lives in such a shell
Example
The fisherman blew the conch shell to signal the end of the day.
Der Fischer blies in die Muschel, um das Ende des Tages zu signalisieren.
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ə.dʒɪ.nɪst/

philogynist

eine Person, die Frauen liebt oder bewundert
Meaning
a person who loves or admires women
Example
As a known philogynist, he advocated for women's education.
Als bekannter Philogynist setzte er sich für die Bildung von Frauen ein.
C2 adjective /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/

effervescent

lebendig
Meaning
Giving off bubbles; lively, enthusiastic, and full of energy.
Example
She had an effervescent personality that brightened every room.
Sie hatte eine lebendige Persönlichkeit, die jeden Raum erhellte.
C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

Solezismus
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
Seine Rede war voller Solezismen und unbeholfener Sätze.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

Hydromechanik
Meaning
The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.
Example
Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.
Die Hydromechanik bildet die Grundlage für den Schiffbau.
C2 verb /pɔːrˈtɛnd/

portend

vorzeichen
Meaning
To be a sign or warning that something, especially something bad, is going to happen.
Example
Dark clouds portend a storm.
Dunkle Wolken deuten auf einen Sturm hin.
C2 verb /bɪˈθɪŋk/

bethink

sich erinnern
Meaning
to cause oneself to consider or remember something
Example
He bethought himself of the promise he had made.
Er erinnerte sich an das Versprechen, das er gegeben hatte.
C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

Silbertablett
Meaning
A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.
Example
The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.
Der Butler brachte den Tee auf einem Silbertablett.
C2 adjective /səˈluːtəˌtɔri/

salutatory

Grußrede
Meaning
Relating to or expressing a greeting or an address, especially at the beginning of a speech.
Example
She delivered a salutatory address at the graduation ceremony.
Sie hielt eine Grußrede bei der Abschlussfeier.
C2 verb /bɪˈfɪt/

befit

angemessen sein
Meaning
to be suitable for; to be appropriate to
Example
Formal attire befits the seriousness of the occasion.
Formelle Kleidung ist der Ernsthaftigkeit des Anlasses angemessen.
C2 noun /ˈɪrɪtənsi/

irritancy

Reizbarkeit
Meaning
the quality or state of causing irritation; legal or formal invalidation
Example
The constant noise became an irritancy to the neighbors.
Der ständige Lärm wurde zu einer Reizbarkeit für die Nachbarn.
C2 noun /boʊ/

beau

Freund
Meaning
a male admirer or boyfriend; a fashionable young man
Example
She arrived at the party with her beau.
Sie kam mit ihrem Freund zur Party.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌliːtər/

decaliter

zehn Liter
Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.
Example
The container could hold up to one decaliter of water.
Der Behälter könnte bis zu einem Dekaliter Wasser fassen.
C2 phrase /lɛt ðɛm ˈθɪə.ri/

let them theory

Theorie des Lass sie denken, was sie wollen
Meaning
A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.
Example
He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity.
Er folgt der 'Lass sie Theorie' und ignoriert Negativität.
C2 noun /ˈlæki/

lackey

Diener
Meaning
a person who is overly willing to serve or obey someone else
Example
He treated his assistant like a mere lackey.
Er behandelte seinen Assistenten wie einen einfachen Diener.
C2 adjective /ˈɡlʌt.ən.əs/

gluttonous

fresssüchtig
Meaning
Excessively greedy in eating or consuming.
Example
His gluttonous appetite shocked everyone at the dinner table.
Sein fresssüchtiger Appetit schockierte alle am Esstisch.
C2 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

unangemessen
Meaning
inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time
Example
His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.
Sein Kommentar war während der ernsten Diskussion unangemessen.
C2 noun /əˈmɛrɪkəˌnɪzəm/

americanism

Amerikanismus
Meaning
A word, phrase, or practice characteristic of American English or culture.
Example
The term 'sidewalk' is an Americanism, while 'pavement' is used in British English.
Der Begriff 'Sidewalk' ist ein Amerikanismus, während 'Pavement' im britischen Englisch verwendet wird.
C2 adjective /ˈven.tʃər.əs/

Venturous

abenteuerlustig; kühn
Meaning
willing to take risks; adventurous; bold
Example
The venturous explorer climbed the dangerous mountain.
Der abenteuerlustige Entdecker bestieg den gefährlichen Berg.
C2 adjective /sɪˈlæbɪk/

syllabic

silbisch
Meaning
Relating to or based on syllables.
Example
The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word.
Der Lehrer erklärte die silbische Struktur des Wortes.
C2 adjective /ˈiːkwaɪn/

equine

pferdebezogen
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a horse.
Example
The veterinarian specialized in equine medicine.
Der Tierarzt spezialisierte sich auf die Pferdemedizin.
C2 noun /ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

bibliophile

Buchliebhaber
Meaning
A person who loves or collects books.
Example
She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.
Sie ist eine wahre Buchliebhaberin, die ihre Wochenenden in alten Buchläden verbringt.
C2 noun /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n/

orison

Gebet
Meaning
a prayer, especially a devout or formal one
Example
He whispered a quiet orison before going to sleep.
Er flüsterte ein stilles Gebet, bevor er ins Bett ging.
C2 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

Späßchen, humorvolle Unterhaltung
Meaning
Playful and humorous conversation; banter.
Example
The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.
Die Freunde genossen einen leichten Späßchen beim Kaffee.
C2 noun /ˌɪməʊˈbɪləti/

immobility

Unbeweglichkeit
Meaning
The state of being unable to move.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from immobility in her legs.
Nach dem Unfall litt sie an Unbeweglichkeit in ihren Beinen.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

haughtiness

Hochmut
Meaning
The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Example
His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers.
Sein Hochmut machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrdʒi/

orgy

Orgie
Meaning
A wild party involving excessive indulgence, especially of a sexual nature.
Example
The novel described a scandalous orgy in a wealthy mansion.
Der Roman beschrieb eine skandalöse Orgie in einer wohlhabenden Villa.
C2 verb /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

discomfit

verwirren
Meaning
to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
Example
The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate.
Die schwierigen Fragen des Interviewers haben den Kandidaten verunsichert.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪmˌstoʊn/

brimstone

Schwefel
Meaning
Sulfur, especially when considered as fiery and associated with hell or divine punishment.
Example
The preacher spoke of fire and brimstone to warn the congregation.
Der Prediger sprach von Feuer und Schwefel, um die Gemeinde zu warnen.
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

epistemologist

Epistemologe
Meaning
A scholar or expert who studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.
Example
The epistemologist debated how humans can truly know anything with certainty.
Der Epistemologe debattierte darüber, wie Menschen wirklich etwas mit Sicherheit wissen können.
C2 noun/adjective /ælˈbaɪ.noʊ/

albino

Albino (person oder Tier ohne Pigmentierung)
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant lacking normal pigmentation, resulting in pale skin, hair, and eyes.
Example
The albino rabbit had white fur and pink eyes.
Das Albino-Kaninchen hatte weißes Fell und rosafarbene Augen.
C2 noun /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɒ̃/

denouement

Auflösung
Meaning
The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.
Example
The novel's denouement was both surprising and satisfying.
Das Ende des Romans war sowohl überraschend als auch befriedigend.
C2 verb /əˈbæʃ/

abash

verlegen machen
Meaning
to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
Example
Her sudden question seemed to abash him.
Ihre plötzliche Frage schien ihn zu verlegen.
C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/

Milk rice

milchreis
Meaning
A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar
Example
My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.
Meine Großmutter macht leckeren Milchreis zu besonderen Anlässen.
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.
C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒl.ɪ.sɪs/

hydrolysis

Hydrolyse
Meaning
A chemical process that breaks down compounds by adding water, splitting complex molecules into simpler forms.
Example
Hydrolysis breaks down complex molecules into simpler forms.
Hydrolyse spaltet komplexe Moleküle in einfachere Formen.
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.